hope
hohp
- n a specific instance of feeling hopeful
it revived their hope of winning the pennant - n the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope - n grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
- n someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
he was their best hope for a victory - n United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
- n one of the three Christian virtues
- v expect and wish
I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise - v be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
- v intend with some possibility of fulfilment
I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
- Obama's victory generates new hope and greater expectations.
- Amid Romney's hopes and Huckabee's surge, he's the forgotten conservative in Iowa's race.