Synonyms for

Hope

Verb / həʊp / Another word for hope — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hope is the feeling of wanting something to happen and believing that it is possible.

Synonyms & similar words

bobhope leslietowneshope despair desire hope gofor trust promise optimism expectation aspiration desire faith trust confidence anticipation yearning longing ambition dream goal objective aim purpose wish prayer request appeal

Synonyms by register

Formal

expectation anticipation prospect aspiration

Informal

fingers crossed wishful thinking optimism

Literary

reliance trust faith

Antonyms

despair hopelessness pessimism doubt distrust gloom dejection

Common collocations

  • hope for the best
  • hope springs eternal
  • hope against hope
  • hope for a miracle
  • hope for a solution
  • hold out hope
  • give up hope

Word family

noun hope
verb hope
adjective hopeful
adverb hopefully

Usage note

While 'hopefully' can be used to express hope, it is sometimes criticized as a sentence adverb. It is generally considered informal to use 'hope' as a verb meaning 'to expect' in a casual context.

Example sentences

  1. I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
  2. Her hope for a better future kept her going.
  3. I have hope that I'll get an A on my test.
  4. He is filled with hope that his team will win the championship.
  5. We hope to visit the beach this summer.

Quotes

  • Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. - Desmond Tutu
  • Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. - Emily Dickinson
  • We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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