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to hope
01
to want something to happen or be true
Transitive: to hope to do sth | to hope for sth | to hope that
Examples
They hoped their team would win the championship.
She hoped he would forgive her for the mistake.
1.1
to have the intention to do something provided it is possible
Transitive: to hope to do sth
Examples
I hope to finish my work early today.
They hope to visit the museum tomorrow.
Hope
01
a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true
Examples
Despite the challenges, she held onto hope for a better future.
His hope for peace in the region kept him working tirelessly for diplomatic solutions.
02
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
03
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
04
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
05
one of the three Christian virtues
06
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
