verb “hope”
infinitive hope; he hopes; past tense hoped; past part. hoped; ger. hoping
- to desire and consider it possible that something will occur
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I hope you feel better soon after taking the medicine.
noun “hope”
singular hope, plural hopes or uncountable
- the emotion of believing that what one desires is achievable
His hope for a peaceful resolution kept him going through tough negotiations.
- the specific desire or wish itself
Winning the lottery is a distant hope for many people.
- someone or something that may help achieve what is desired
The young scientist is considered the hope of the research team for her innovative ideas.
noun “hope”
singular hope, plural hopes
- a piece of land that gently inclines between two higher areas
The hikers rested in the hope, enjoying the view between the towering peaks.