American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hopes
IPA transcription: ['hoʊps]
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Noun
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
“there is little or no promise that he will recover”
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
“it revived their hope of winning the pennant”
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the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
“in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope”
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someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
“he was their best hope for a victory”
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United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
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one of the three Christian virtues
Verb
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expect and wish
“I trust you will behave better from now on”
“I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise”
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be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
“I am still hoping that all will turn out well”
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intend with some possibility of fulfilment
“I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening”
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jump lightly
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move quickly from one place to another
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travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
“She hopped a train to Chicago”
“He hopped rides all over the country”
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traverse as if by a short airplane trip
“Hop the Pacific Ocean”
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jump across
“He hopped the bush”
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make a jump forward or upward
Usage examples
- I told you I had hopes.
- I have hopes that you may have a telegram very soon.
- My hopes and fears are both fulfilled tonight.
- Thus, the two continue to travel together in hopes of achieving their dreams.
- Other conflicts burst suddenly, crossing out hopes for a better future and the development of entire regions.
- Hundreds of reporters flocked to the zone in hopes of getting a real scoop.
- He hopes that by absorbing the League's powers, his body can be restored.
- Several seconds later, their hopes are dashed as the warhead detonates, destroying the submarine.
- Not as good as "Atomizer", so don't get your hopes up, cheese.
- My hopes and fears are both fulfilled tonight.