Synonyms and related words :
aller sans dire, aspire to, bank on, be axiomatic, be certain, be confident, be convinced, be satisfied, bet on, confide, count on, desire, doubt not, expect, feel confident, feel sure, gamble on, go without saying, harbor the hope, have confidence, have no doubt, have no misgivings, have no reservations, hope, hope against hope, hope and pray, hope for, hope in, hope to God, just know, know, know for certain, lean upon, live in hopes, nurture the hope, presume, rely on, rest in confidence, trust