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hopes
verb(hope)
intend with some possibility of fulfilment
Synonyms: go for,
Examples:
I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening.
hopes
verb(hope)
expect and wish
Synonyms: desire, trust,
Examples:
I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise.
hopes
noun(hope)
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Synonyms: promise,
hopes
noun(hope)
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
Synonyms: bob hope, leslie townes hope,
hopes
noun(hope)
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Examples:
It revived their hope of winning the pennant.
hopes
verb(hope)
be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
Antonyms: despair,
hopes
noun(hope)
one of the three Christian virtues
hopes
noun(hope)
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
Examples:
He was their best hope for a victory.
hopes
noun(hope)
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
Antonyms: despair,
Examples:
In spite of his troubles he never gave up hope.

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