hope

/hˈoʊp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a specific instance of feeling hopeful
“it revived their hope of winning the pennant”
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
“in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope”
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
“there is little or no promise that he will recover”
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
“he was their best hope for a victory”
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
one of the three Christian virtues

verb

expect and wish
“I trust you will behave better from now on”
be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
“I am still hoping that all will turn out well”
intend with some possibility of fulfilment
“I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening”

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