hope

Meanings

• 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
• 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
• expect and wish
  • "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
• intend with some possibility of fulfilment
  • "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

Synonyms

Bob Hope, desire, go for, Leslie Townes Hope, promise, trust