HOPE
Scrabble letter values: H4O1P3E1 = 9
Definition
- verb expect and wish. — synonyms: trust, desire
- verb be optimistic.
- verb intend with some possibility of fulfilment. — synonyms: go_for
- noun a specific instance of feeling hopeful.
- noun the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled.
- noun grounds for feeling hopeful about the future. — synonyms: promise
- noun someone (or something) on which expectations are centered.
- noun United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003). — synonyms: Bob_Hope, Leslie_Townes_Hope
- noun one of the three Christian virtues.
Examples
- “I trust you will behave better from now on”
- “I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise”
- “be full of hope”