hope meaning and definition

HOPE noun

Definition of hope (noun)

1. a specific instance of feeling hopeful
   • "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
2. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
   • "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
   • antonym: despair
3. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
   • "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
   • synonyms: promise
4. someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
   • "he was their best hope for a victory"
5. United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
   • synonyms: Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
6. one of the three Christian virtues

HOPE verb

Definition of hope (verb)

1. expect and wish
   • "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
   • synonyms: desire, trust
2. be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
   • "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
   • antonym: despair
3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment
   • "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
   • synonyms: go for