Hoping

verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 10.4

Definitions

1.verbTo want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

2.verbTo be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes.

3.verbTo place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; usually followed by in.

4.verbTo wish.

"I hope you all the best."

5.adjectiveFilled with or inspiring hope.

"A hoping situation is not yet desolate."

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