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Synonyms & Similar Words
wishing
desiring
longing
yearning
aspiring
expecting
anticipating
looking forward
awaiting
waiting
craving
dreaming
aiming
seeking
striving
endeavoring
trying
attempting
wishing for
desiring strongly
holding out hope
keeping fingers crossed
looking on the bright side
staying positive
being optimistic
having high hopes
feeling hopeful
feeling encouraged
having faith
trusting
believing
having confidence
being expectant
Meaning of Hoping
The primary meaning of "Hoping" is to feel or express a desire or wish for something to happen.
Definitions
- To feel or express a desire or wish for something to happen
- * To have a feeling of expectation or desire for a particular thing to happen
- * To believe or trust that something will happen
Etymology of Hoping
The word "Hoping" originates from the Old English word "hopian," which means "to wish, desire, or have hope"
It is related to the Old Norse word "hopa," meaning "to leap or jump," and the Middle English word "hope," which carried a sense of desire or expectation
The word has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to desire, expectation, and optimism
Example Uses
- I'm hoping to get the job I applied for
- * She's hoping to finish her project on time
- * They're hoping for a sunny day for their wedding
- * We're hoping to see an improvement in the economy soon
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
despairing
hopeless
pessimistic
defeated
demoralized
discouraged
disheartened
resigned
giving up
losing faith
being cynical
being skeptical
doubting
questioning
fearing
dreading
expecting the worst
anticipating failure
feeling gloomy
feeling down
losing confidence
being hopeless
feeling desperate