Hope synonyms

faith

A religious belief system.

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assume

To make a supposition; suppose or believe:

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wish

Something desired or longed for:

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pray

To utter or say a prayer or prayers to; address by prayer:

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desire

To want to have sex with (another person).

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expectation

Prospects, especially of success or gain.

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endurance

(Rare) That which is endured; hardship

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concern

Regard for or interest in someone or something:

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trust (related)

Trust is defined as to have confidence, faith or hope in someone or something.

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lean-on

To depend upon for support.

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goal

A result that one is attempting to achieve.

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bet

A person, thing, or action with a (specified) likelihood of achieving success or bringing about a desired result

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be hopeful

To desire and consider possible:

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mainstay

The definition of a mainstay is something that is depended on, or something that is necessary.

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live in hope

To desire and consider possible:

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enthusiastic

Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent

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fortune

The definition of fortune is wealth, good luck or what is going to happen.

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promised-land

A longed-for place or situation where satisfaction and happiness will be achieved.

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expect

To consider likely or certain:

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aspire to

To desire and consider possible:

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cherish the hope

To desire and consider possible:

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strength

Degree of concentration, distillation, or saturation:

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confident

The definition of confident is to be certain about something or feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.

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believe

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

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keep-one-s-fingers-crossed

(Idiomatic) to hope for the best, to show support

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prop

A rigid support, as a beam, stake, or pole, placed under or against a structure or part

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reckon on

To desire and consider possible:

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promise

A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.

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depend on

To be dependent on something or someone for support or help.

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calculate on

To desire and consider possible:

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auspicious

Favored by fortune; successful

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confidence

The definition of confidence is trust, faith, self-assurance or something told in secret.

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hopeful

The definition of hopeful is feeling or giving a positive or optimistic attitude about some event or about the future.

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dream

A fond hope or aspiration

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belief (related)

The definition of a belief is an opinion or something that a person holds to be true.

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expectancy

An expecting or being expected; expectation

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buoyant

The definition of buoyant is someone or something that is able to rise or float in air or water.

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achievement

The definition of an achievement is something that is accomplished, particularly by great effort, courage or special skills.

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rely on

To be dependent upon.

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be of good cheer

To desire and consider possible:

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look-forward-to

(Idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. Be excited or eager to.

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suspect

To consider (something) to be true or probable on little or no evidence:

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feel confident

To desire and consider possible:

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purpose (related)

Something one intends to get or do; intention; aim

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euphoric

Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria.

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anticipation

To desire and consider possible:

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aspiration

The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to or of)

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count on

(Idiomatic) to rely upon, trust, or expect

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watch for

To desire and consider possible:

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promise oneself

To desire and consider possible:

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suppose

To suppose is to assume something without conviction or to assume something without full understanding or knowledge.

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make plans for

To desire and consider possible:

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knock-on-wood

(Idiomatic, US) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

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look on the sunny side

To desire and consider possible:

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desperation (antonym)

Desperation is defined as a loss of hope, or a great need that can make you act irrationally.

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discouragement (antonym)

The fact, state, or feeling of being discouraged

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disbelief (antonym)

Astonishment

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despair of (antonym)

long for, dream about

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disbelieve (antonym)

To refuse to believe or accept; reject:

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support

Financial or other help.

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investment

Property or another possession acquired for future financial return or benefit.

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hold in prospect

To desire and consider possible:

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take as a certainty

To desire and consider possible:

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despair (antonym)

Loss of hope

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bob

To cause to move up and down:

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gain

(Electronics) An increase in signal strength when transmitted from one point to another: often expressed in decibels

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foresee

To imagine or know as a probable occurrence; anticipate or predict:

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be reassured

To desire and consider possible:

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take-heart

(Idiomatic) to be courageous; to regain one's courage

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pessimism (antonym)

The doctrine or belief that the evil in the world outweighs the good.

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bob hope

United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

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fear (antonym)

To be afraid:

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have faith

To desire and consider possible:

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optimistic

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

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bank on

To be sure of something. To depend on it.

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surmise

To make a judgment about (something) without sufficient evidence; guess:

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be assured

To desire and consider possible:

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anticipate

To speak of or consider a matter prematurely

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be prepared for

To desire and consider possible:

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end (related)

The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

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optimism

A tendency to expect the best possible outcome or dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation.

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sanguine

Anticipating the best; optimistic; not despondent; confident; full of hope.

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hopelessness (antonym)

The lack of hope; despair

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Leslie Townes Hope

United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

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reward

Money offered, as for the capture of a criminal, the return of something lost, etc.

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hold

To keep from departing or getting away:

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utopia

A novel or other work depicting a utopian society or place

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rest on the hope

To desire and consider possible:

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aspire

To aspire is defined as to desire something or to work toward a goal that you strongly want to reach.

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entertain hope

To desire and consider possible:

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catch at a straw

To desire and consider possible:

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expectant

(Medicine, dated) Waiting for the efforts of nature, with little active treatment.

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promising

Showing promise of success, excellence, etc.

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hopefully (related)

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be confident

To desire and consider possible:

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be sure of

To desire and consider possible:

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look on the bright side

To desire and consider possible:

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bullish

The definition of bullish is like a bull, or a rising stock market average.

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utopian

Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia

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buoyancy

The ability or tendency to float or rise in liquid or air

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enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is defined as a lively interest for someone or something.

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hopefulness

The property of being hopeful.

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reliance

Reliance is defined as trust or something trusted.

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sanguinity

The quality of being sanguine; sanguineness.

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longing

Present participle of long.

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prospect

To explore for mineral deposits or oil.

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want

To have an inclination toward; like:

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go for

To undertake (an action).

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delight (related)

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doubt not

To desire and consider possible:

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await

The definition of await is you are expecting or ready for something.

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contemplate

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

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presume

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission. [from 14th c.]

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think to

To desire and consider possible:

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deem likely

To desire and consider possible:

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euphoria

An excited state of joy, a good feeling, a state of intense happiness.

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ambition

(Rare) To be ambitious for

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feel sure (related)

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hope for (related)

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reckon (related)

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hope-and-pray (related)

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looking forward to (related)

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glad (related)

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have no doubt (related)

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think (related)

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