Meaning of 'hope'

noun

one of the three Christian virtues

noun

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

Synonyms: promise

noun

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

Example: "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"

noun

the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

Example: "In spite of the troubles, we never gave up hope."

noun

someone or something on which expectations are centered

Example: "I was their best hope for a victory."

verb

intend with some possibility of fulfilment

Example: "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

Synonyms: go for

verb

be optimistic

Example: "be full of hope"

verb

expect and wish

Synonyms: trust desire