ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hoping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Hoping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hope.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hope.

More Meanings

  1. (rare) Filled with or inspiring hope.

Example Sentences

A hoping situation is not yet desolate.
I'm hoping the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
The miserable man cast a wistful look towards the east, hoping to see the first faint streaks of day.

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Related dictionary entries include skip, waiting, looking, peace, wanting, wishing.

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