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HOPING

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There are 10 meanings of the word Hoping.

How to pronounce hoping:

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Hoping - 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

Hoping - 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

Hoping - as an adjective

Filled with or inspiring hope.

Example: "A hoping situation is not yet desolate."

Example Sentences

"I am hoping to get a promotion at work."
"She is hoping for good weather on her wedding day."
"He is hoping to find a job in the city."
"They are hoping to win the lottery."
"We are hoping to see you at the party."
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Word Game Points

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

HOPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is HOPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hoping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HOPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hoping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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