noun

hopes

hopes, aspirations, expectations

He has high hopes for the future.

He has high hopes for the future.

My hopes were dashed when I failed.

My hopes were dashed when I failed.

((hopes)) ((for sth.)) aspirations for (sth.) He has high hopes for the team's success.

Synonyms: aspirations, dreams, wishes; Antonyms: despair, fears

From Old English 'hopa' (hope, expectation).

Think of 'hopes' as multiple wishes you are holding onto for the future, like bubbles floating up.

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