noun
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Examples
- it revived their hope of winning the pennant
noun
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
Examples
- in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
noun
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
Synonyms
Examples
- there is little or no promise that he will recover
noun
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
Examples
- he was their best hope for a victory
noun
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
Synonyms
Bob Hope
Leslie Townes Hope
noun
one of the three Christian virtues
verb
expect and wish
Synonyms
Examples
- I trust you will behave better from now on
- I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
verb
be optimistic
Examples
- be full of hope
- have hopes
- I am still hoping that all will turn out well
verb
intend with some possibility of fulfilment
Synonyms
go for
Examples
- I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening