verb

hope

Translation

to hope, to wish

I hope you feel better soon.

We are hoping for good weather.

She hopes to win the prize.

((that ...)) to want something to happen I hope that she passes her exam.

((for sth.)) to want something to happen or be true We are hoping for a positive result.

((to-inf)) to want to do or achieve something I hope to see you again soon.

Synonyms: wish, expect; Antonyms: despair

From Old English 'hopian', meaning 'to trust, expect'.

'Hope' is for things that are possible. 'Wish' is often for things that are impossible or unlikely.