Synonyms for Hope (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)):
Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
WordNet sense 2 (grounds for feeling hopeful about the future):
promise
WordNet sense 3 (expect and wish):
desire, trust
WordNet sense 4 (intend with some possibility of fulfilment):
go for
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