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hope meaning in Sanskrit

आशा āśā

/ˈhəʊp//ˈhoʊp/

hope in Sanskrit: आशा (āśā), आशंसा (āśaṃsā). In English, hope means to want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

Sanskrit words for hope

belief that something wished for can happen
आशा āśā, आशंसा āśaṃsā

English meaning of hope

  1. verb To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].
  2. verb To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].
  3. verb To expect optimistically that one might get something (either a change in circumstance or an object) [with for].
  4. verb To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good [with in].

Full definition of hope

hope in a sentence

  • They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.
  • He's still hoping that everything will turn out fine.
  • — Is he going to shut up soon? — I hope so.

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Questions about hope in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of hope in Sanskrit?
Hope in Sanskrit is आशा (āśā), आशंसा (āśaṃsā).
hope इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Hope: आशा (āśā), आशंसा (āśaṃsā).
What does hope mean in English?
Hope means to want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

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