noun / verb
hope
HOHP/hˈoʊp/
Expectation that a desired good outcome remains possible.
The gardener hopes the gathering clouds bring rain for her drooping plants.
Etymology
Old English hopa expressed confidence in the future, especially trust in God; its deeper origin is unknown. This forward-looking confidence developed into expectation that something desired might happen.
In context
many of them are in states of despair please there is hope there is hope homes that were giving this women high blood pressure by the grace of God there will be a turnaround
More examples
- The doctor's encouraging words give us hope.
- We have high hopes for the new school year.
- I'm hoping to hear good news tomorrow.
- This spare key is our last hope of getting inside.
Forms
hope · hopes · hoped · hoping
hopeful adjective — Believing that something good may happen.
hopeless adjective — Having no expectation of a good outcome.
Similar words
- wish
- Expresses desire without necessarily believing the outcome is possible.
- expectation
- Emphasizes what seems likely, whether desirable or not.
- optimism
- Suggests a general positive outlook rather than one desired outcome.