# hopefuls

Pronunciation: say "HOHP-fuhlz" US /ˈhoʊpfl̩z/, UK /ˈhəʊpfl̩z/

## Noun

1. Plural of hopeful. — plural of hopeful
   - Simple: Plural of hopeful. Use this form when talking about more than one person who wants to succeed.
   - _Several presidential hopefuls gathered for the first debate of the season._
   - _The casting agency interviewed hundreds of hopefuls before choosing a lead._

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