hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen.

Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's own life, or the world at large. [1] As a verb, Merriam-Webster …

HOPE definition: the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. See examples of hope used in a sentence.

We use hope when we do not know whether something will happen or not but we want it to happen. We use hope in the following patterns: …

1. (sometimes plural) a feeling of desire for something and confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment: his hope for peace was justified; their hopes were dashed. 2. a reasonable ground for this feeling: …

Jun 28, 2025 · The feeling of hope activates areas like the prefrontal cortex—the same region responsible for goal-setting, decision-making, and problem-solving. When we feel hopeful, our brains …

HOPE meaning: 1 : to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true often + for; 2 : used to say that you hope something will happen