Dictionary definition · Hope
noun
- United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
- 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"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).