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give hope

VERB

promise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hint indicate suggest

STRONG

augur bespeak betoken bode denote forebode foreshadow foretoken like look omen portend presage

WEAK

hold out hope hold probability lead to expect seem likely show signs of

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

break discourage renege

Example Sentences

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Cease-fires give hope even if temporary, tenuous and fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"Today, I breathe a sigh of relief knowing that despite the justice system's flaws, my case may give hope to those who have also been wronged by the US government," said Ozturk in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

These concerts give hope and reaffirm that life goes on.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Can we expect them to give hope and effort the benefit of the doubt now?

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

Though segregation and discrimination still prevail and still work a hardship, great strides have been made—strides that must give hope to every observer of the South.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

give hope

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