Antonyms for hopes


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : hohp
Phonetic Transcription : hoÊŠp


Definition of hopes

Origin :
  • Old English hopian "wish, expect, look forward (to something)," of unknown origin, a general North Sea Germanic word (cf. Old Frisian hopia, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch, Dutch hopen; Middle High German hoffen "to hope," borrowed from Low German). Some suggest a connection with hop (v.) on the notion of "leaping in expectation" [Klein]. Related: Hoped; hoping.
  • noun longing; dream
  • verb long for, dream about
Example sentences :
  • He did not disappoint the hopes of his friends in regard to his fiscal abilities.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • These hopes that we have helped to inspire, we can help to fulfill.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • For they were in hopes of prevailing upon my father to forbid his visits.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It was a sad breakdown to the hopes that had clustered about Gartley!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Our hopes of success were never brighter than they appear to be at this, the moment of our writing.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • Every day she does many things that she hopes will give me pleasure.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • An' I hopes, ol girl,' says he, 'that you'll be able t' boil the water 'ithout burnin' it.'
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • I gave him hopes of Frederica's relenting, and told him a great deal of her improvements.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • No doubt it was what her father and mother were saying of her; the fears and the hopes they had in regard to her.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • I had other hopes for you, but they weren't your hopes, and I daresay you're right.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Synonyms for hopes

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