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/həʊp/
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
Nouns
As in expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
Strongest matches:
- aspiration
- expectation
- wish
- dream
- desire
- longing
Weak matches:
- anticipation
- yearning
- craving
- hankering
Nouns
As in confidence in the future
Strongest matches:
- optimism
- faith
- confidence
- belief
- trust
Weak matches:
- assurance
- conviction
- reliance
Verbs
As in want something to happen or be the case
Strongest matches:
- wish
- desire
- long for
- yearn for
- dream of
- aspire to
Weak matches:
- expect
- crave
- covet
- pine for
Verbs
As in intend if possible to do something
Strongest matches:
- plan
- intend
- aim
- propose
- aspire
Weak matches:
- contemplate
- consider
- think about
Antonyms:
despair, pessimism, doubt, disbelief, hopelessness
Usage examples:
1. After months of searching for a job, Sarah finally felt a glimmer of hope when she received a call for an interview.
2. The charity aimed to bring hope to the disaster-stricken community by providing essential supplies and support.
3. In the midst of the dense fog, the lighthouse was a beacon of hope for the lost sailors, guiding them safely to shore.