HyperDic: hope

English > 9 senses of the word hope / Hope:
VERBemotionhope, trust, desireexpect and wish
emotionhopebe optimistic
cognitionhope, go forintend with some possibility of fulfilment
NOUNfeelinghopea specific instance of feeling hopeful
feelinghopethe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
cognitionhope, promisegrounds for feeling hopeful about the future
person hopesomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered
person Hope, Bob Hope, Leslie Townes HopeUnited States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
attributehopeone of the three Christian virtues
hope / Hope > pronunciation
Soundshhow'p
Rhymesallotrope ... tope: 34 rhymes with owp...
English > hope: 9 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningA specific instance of feeling hopeful.
Example"it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
Broaderanticipation, expectancyAn expectation
Spanishesperanza
Catalanesperança
Verbshopebe optimistic
hopeexpect and wish
English > hope: 9 senses > noun 2, feeling
MeaningThe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled.
Example"in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
NarrowerencouragementThe feeling of being encouraged / encouraged
hopefulnessThe feeling you have when you have hope
optimismThe optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
BroaderfeelingThe experiencing of affective and emotional states
OppositedespairThe feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
Spanishesperanza
Catalanesperança
Verbshopebe optimistic
hopeexpect and wish
English > hope: 9 senses > noun 3, cognition
Meaninggrounds for feeling hopeful about the future.
Synonympromise
NarrowerrainbowAn illusory hope
Broaderexpectation, outlook, prospectbelief about (or mental picture of) the future
Spanishesperanza, promesa
Catalanesperança
Verbshopebe optimistic
hopeexpect and wish
English > hope: 9 senses > noun 4, person
Meaningsomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered.
Example"he was their best hope for a victory"
Narrowerwhite hope, great white hopesomeone (or something) expected to achieve great success / success in a given field / field
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
Spanishesperanza
Catalanesperança
Verbshopebe optimistic
hopeexpect and wish
English > Hope: 9 senses > noun 5, person
MeaningUnited States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003).
SynonymsBob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
Instance ofcomedian, comicA professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
SpanishBob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
CatalanBob Hope, Hope
English > hope: 9 senses > noun 6, attribute
MeaningOne of the three Christian virtues.
Broadertheological virtue, supernatural virtueAccording to Christian ethics
Verbshopebe optimistic
hopeexpect and wish
English > hope: 9 senses > verb 1, emotion
MeaningExpect and wish.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
ModelThey hope to move
Example "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
Synonymstrust, desire
Broaderwishhope for
Spanishaspirar, confiar, esperar
Catalanaspirar, esperar
Nounshopeone of the three Christian virtues
hopegrounds for feeling hopeful about the future
hopethe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
hopea specific instance of feeling hopeful
hopesomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered
hopera person who hopes
English > hope: 9 senses > verb 2, emotion
MeaningBe optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Caused byencourageinspire with confidence
Broaderdesire, wantFeel or have a desire for
Oppositedespairabandon hope
Spanishaspirar, esperanzar, esperar
Catalanaspirar, esperar
Nounshopeone of the three Christian virtues
hopegrounds for feeling hopeful about the future
hopethe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
hopea specific instance of feeling hopeful
hopesomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered
hopera person who hopes
English > hope: 9 senses > verb 3, cognition
MeaningIntend with some possibility of fulfilment.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Example"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
Synonymgo for
Broaderplan, be afterHave the will and intention to carry out some action
Spanishaspirar, esperar
Catalanaspirar, esperar
Nounshopera person who hopes

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