hope
verb
\ ˈhōp
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hoped;
hoping
Definition of hope
(Entry 1 of 6)
1
: to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so.
1
: to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment
I hope she remembers. hopes to be invited
2
: to expect with confidence : trust
Your mother is doing well, I hope.
hope against hope
: to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
hope
nounDefinition of hope (Entry 2 of 6)
2a
: desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment
came in hopes of seeing you
also
: expectation of fulfillment or success
no hope of a cure when they were young and full of hope
b
: someone or something on which hopes are centered
our only hope for victory
c
: something desired or hoped (see hope entry 1) for
great hopes for the coming year