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A belief or wish that something either can or will happen
“I still have hope that the team can finish this project on schedule.”
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
“There is little hope of having these difficult questions answered.”
A feeling of optimism
“The following week, he started his dream job, filled with hope for what it could do for his young family.”
A person or thing that is a source of hope
“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope.”
A strong desire
Something that is wished for, or considered desirable
The quality of being sanguine
A (possible) course of action that is resorted to
The potential for achievement or excellence
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others
The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described
A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
A fanciful mental image, typically based on one's conscious or unconscious wishes
The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
A action or task to be performed
To expectantly want something to happen
“By instituting these programs, we hope to improve our children's education.”
To intend to do something
“Out of these meetings, we hope to achieve an acceleration of comprehensive planning with and for the elderly and specialized agencies.”
To have a strong want or desire
To depend on with full trust or confidence
To try subtly or deviously to elicit a response or some information from someone
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