English · Word Candidate

hope

/ˈhəʊp/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hopes · hoping · hoped

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Muốn một điều gì đó xảy ra

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Verb

Examples

They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dự định làm một việc gì đó

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Verb

Examples

I hope to succeed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác tin tưởng hoặc mong đợi

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Noun

Examples

All hopes for a truce are gone after the latest attack.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The actual thing wished for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều được mong muốn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hope” mean?

To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

Is “hope” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.