Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A feeling of expectation and desire for a specific outcome or event.
Hope
/həʊp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Henry hoped he sounded convincing.
I have lost my hopes of glory.
'We are hoping that the rabbits will make good food.'
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English hopien, from Old English hopian, meaning to hope. The origin is uncertain but possibly related to the Germanic root *hop, indicating a sense of confidence or trust.
Usage Statistics:
238 mentions per 1 million words 
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