hope
/həʊp/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/həʊp/
🇺🇸 US
/hoʊp/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
“I am still hoping that all will turn out well.”
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Meaning 2 · verb
To be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.
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Meaning 4 · verb
To wish.
“I hope you all the best.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “I am still hoping that all will turn out well.”
- General “I hope you all the best.”
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