Definition of hopes

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  • hopes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • hopes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
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Definition of hopes

  • intend with some possibility of fulfilment (verb)

    Examples

    1. I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening

    Synonyms

    1. go for
  • expect and wish (verb)

    Examples

    1. I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise

    Synonyms

    1. desire
    2. trust
  • grounds for feeling hopeful about the future (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. promise
  • United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bob hope
    2. leslie townes hope
  • a specific instance of feeling hopeful (noun)

    Examples

    1. it revived their hope of winning the pennant
  • be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes (verb)
  • one of the three Christian virtues (noun)
  • someone (or something) on which expectations are centered (noun)

    Examples

    1. he was their best hope for a victory
  • the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled (noun)

    Examples

    1. in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope

See definition of hopes in Merriam Webster