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What is another word for Hope? – 139 Hope Synonyms

    Need another word for Hope? Use these synonyms of Hope from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    optimism confidence faith trust expectation desire wish aspiration dream ambition cheer encouragement reassurance comfort solace consolation relief buoyancy resilience positivity enthusiasm eagerness yearning longing fancy fantasy illusion delusion confidence assurance certainty conviction reliance dependence anticipation prospect promise potential possibility.

    Meaning of Hope

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen, or a person or thing that gives cause for hope.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines hope as a desire with anticipation of fulfillment, or a person or thing that is a source of comfort and strength.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes hope as a feeling of wanting something to happen or be true, or a person or thing that gives you a reason to feel hopeful.

    Example Uses

    • The charity gave hope to the community by providing aid and support to those in need.
    • She held onto hope that her loved one would recover from the illness.
    • The new policy brought hope to the people that their lives would improve.
    • The team's victory gave hope to their fans that they would win the championship.
    • The beautiful scenery filled her with hope and renewed her sense of purpose.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    despair hopelessness desperation pessimism gloom doom despondency depression sadness sorrow grief misery anguish distress anxiety fear dread apprehension trepidation uncertainty doubt skepticism cynicism resignation defeatism disillusionment.

    Related Nouns

    dream wish desire aspiration ambition goal objective target prospect promise potential possibility optimism faith trust confidence reassurance comfort solace consolation relief buoyancy resilience positivity enthusiasm.

    Related Verbs

    aspire desire wish long yearn hope expect anticipate await look forward dream imagine envision believe trust have faith reassure comfort console relieve encourage buoy uplift inspire.

    Related Adjectives

    hopeful optimistic confident faithful trusting reassuring comforting consoling relieving buoyant resilient positive enthusiastic eager aspiring ambitious promising potential possible desirable attractive appealing encouraging uplifting inspiring.