hopes
n. C / U A2 Elementary US //ˈhoʊps// UK //hˈəʊps// hopes
She has high hopes for her new job.
The community has high hopes that the new park will provide a safe space for children to play.
Despite the economic downturn, the young entrepreneurs maintained their hopes of securing enough venture capital to launch their sustainable energy startup by the end of the fiscal year.
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to general expectations for the future; frequently pairs with the adjectives 'high', 'faint', or 'dashed'.