Hope: meaning, definitions and examples

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hope

[ həʊp ]

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feeling

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

Synonyms

aspiration, desire, expectation

Examples of usage

He looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information
The hope of a cure for the disease

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expectation

Want something to happen or be the case.

Synonyms

anticipate, expect, wish

Examples of usage

He's hoping for an offer of compensation
She had hoped that her father would be at the station to meet her

Translations

Translations of the word "hope" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esperança

🇮🇳 आशा (āśā)

🇩🇪 Hoffnung

🇮🇩 harapan

🇺🇦 надія

🇵🇱 nadzieja

🇯🇵 希望 (きぼう, kibou)

🇫🇷 espoir

🇪🇸 esperanza

🇹🇷 umut

🇰🇷 희망 (huimang)

🇸🇦 أمل (amal)

🇨🇿 naděje

🇸🇰 nádej

🇨🇳 希望 (xīwàng)

🇸🇮 upanje

🇮🇸 von

🇰🇿 үміт

🇬🇪 იმედი (imedi)

🇦🇿 ümid

🇲🇽 esperanza

Word origin

The word 'hope' originated from the Old English word 'hopa', which means 'expectation of something desired'. The concept of hope has been present in human culture for centuries, often associated with positive emotions and a belief in a better future. Throughout history, hope has been a driving force behind human resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.