In the hope of something

prepositional phrase

To try to achieve something, believing that doing so will yield a particular result.

She studied law in the hope of becoming a lawyer.
Visual representation of "in the hope of something" - To try to achieve something, believing that doing so will yield a particular result.

Often appears as...

  • in the hope of success
  • in the hope of change
prepositional phrase

To try to achieve something, believing that doing so will yield a particular result.

She studied law in the hope of becoming a lawyer.
Visual representation of "in the hope of something" - To try to achieve something, believing that doing so will yield a particular result.

Often appears as...

  • in the hope of success
  • in the hope of change
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "in the hope of something"
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Optimistic Action

This phrase indicates an action taken with a positive expectation but no guarantee of success.

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He traveled to Hollywood in the hope of becoming an actor.
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Emotional Tone

Using this phrase can imply emotional investment in the desired outcome.

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They organized a charity event in the hope of raising enough money to build a new school.
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Long-term Goals

Often relates to long-term ambitions rather than immediate expectations.

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She's learning Spanish in the hope of working in South America one day.
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Optimistic Action

This phrase indicates an action taken with a positive expectation but no guarantee of success.

Illustration for Optimistic Action
He traveled to Hollywood in the hope of becoming an actor.
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Emotional Tone

Using this phrase can imply emotional investment in the desired outcome.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
They organized a charity event in the hope of raising enough money to build a new school.
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Long-term Goals

Often relates to long-term ambitions rather than immediate expectations.

Illustration for Long-term Goals
She's learning Spanish in the hope of working in South America one day.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Optimistic Action

This phrase indicates an action taken with a positive expectation but no guarantee of success.

Illustration for Optimistic Action
He traveled to Hollywood in the hope of becoming an actor.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Tone

Using this phrase can imply emotional investment in the desired outcome.

Illustration for Emotional Tone
They organized a charity event in the hope of raising enough money to build a new school.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Long-term Goals

Often relates to long-term ambitions rather than immediate expectations.

Illustration for Long-term Goals
She's learning Spanish in the hope of working in South America one day.
Visual representation of the word "In the hope of something"

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