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hope

desire for a positive outcome

Related forms: hope · 3 words in this dictionary

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3 words

To want something to happen or be true, and to believe it is possible.

Shared component: hope · desire for a positive outcome

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

hope+ful

Shared component: hope · desire for a positive outcome

in a way that shows no hope

hope+less+ly

Shared component: hope · desire for a positive outcome