To hope
Example: She hopes for better results
Definition
"To hope" means to desire or expect something to happen with a positive feeling of anticipation. It involves looking forward to a favorable outcome, often despite uncertainty or difficulty. For example, in the phrase 'She hopes for better results,' the subject expresses a wish for improvement.
Etymology
The verb "to hope" comes from Old English 'hopian,' which meant to have confidence or expectation. It likely traces back to a Germanic root related to the idea of looking forward or waiting expectantly. Did you know? The word "hope" has remained relatively unchanged in meaning for over a thousand years, highlighting its fundamental role in human emotion.
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"To hope" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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