aim |
to intend or try (often followed by "to" or "at"). [1/6 definitions] |
appeal |
If someone appeals a decision of a court of law, it means that they think the decision was wrong and they make a request to a higher court to look at the case again. They hope that when the higher court reviews the case, they will come to a different decision. [1/6 definitions] |
argue |
When you argue something, you say things that you hope will make other people agree with you or do what you want them to do. [1/2 definitions] |
audition |
An audition is a short performance that someone gives to just a few people to show how well they can act, dance, sing, or play an instrument. When someone does an audition, they hope that the people watching will choose them to be in their play, movie, or something like that. Sometimes people have to give an audition in order to be part of a musical group or to get into a special school. For example, if they want to get into a school of music or dance, they might have to give an audition. |
butter up |
(informal) to be nice to or praise in the hope of gaining something from the person. |
commercial |
When people want to sell something, they sometimes put a commercial on TV. The commercial tells people about their product or service, and they hope the commercial will make people want to buy it. You can see commercials between parts of the TV show you are watching. There are commercials on the radio too. [1/2 definitions] |
count on |
to look forward to; hope for. [1/2 definitions] |
desolate |
very lonely or without hope. [1/3 definitions] |
despair |
the complete lack of hope. [2 definitions] |
desperation |
the feeling or condition of being desperate or without hope. |
discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. [1/2 definitions] |
dream |
a strong hope or goal. [1/6 definitions] |
earth |
If we say that earth hopes for peace, we mean that people who live on earth hope for peace. [1/4 definitions] |
encourage |
to give hope or courage to; give confidence to. [1/3 definitions] |
encouraging |
arousing feelings of hope or courage. [1/2 definitions] |
excuse |
When someone excuses you, it means that they forgive you for something you have done or are going to do. When you ask someone to excuse you, it often means that you hope they will forgive you if you interrupt them or if you go away from them. [1/5 definitions] |
expect |
to hope for or look forward to. [1/5 definitions] |
gain |
When you gain something, you get it. When you gain something, it's often because you worked for it in some way. Some things that people hope that they will gain are knowledge, experience, and respect. [1/4 definitions] |
grim |
lacking cheerfulness or hope; gloomy. [1/3 definitions] |
have one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good ending or result. |
hold one's breath |
to wait with hope and expectation. |