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HOPE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Hope.

How to pronounce hope:

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Hope - as a noun

A specific instance of feeling hopeful

Example: "It revived their hope of winning the pennant"

United states comedian (born in england) who appeared in films with bing crosby (1903-2003)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bob hopeleslie townes hope

The general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

Example: "In spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
despair10

Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

Example: "There is little or no promise that he will recover"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
promise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expectation22outlook11prospect14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

Example: "He was their best hope for a victory"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of the three christian virtues

Hope - as a verb

Expect and wish

Example: "I trust you will behave better from now on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desire7trust5

Be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

Example: "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
despair10

Intend with some possibility of fulfilment

Example: "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go for

Example Sentences

"I have hope that things will get better."
"She held on to hope for a successful outcome."
"The hope of finding a cure for the disease is driving scientists."
"There is a glimmer of hope in his eyes."
"He offered a ray of hope in the midst of despair."
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Word Game Points

Is HOPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hope is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HOPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hope is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is HOPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hope is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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