hope

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈhəʊp/]

Show answer

Senses

1. hope (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

Example: They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.

2. hope (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].

Example: I hope to succeed.

3. hope (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To expect optimistically that one might get something (either a change in circumstance or an object) [with for].

Example: They're hoping for the best, but I don't think it's looking very good.

No relations.

Comments are not enabled for this type of record.

There is no text to translate.