Main Entry:

¹hope

Pronunciation:

\ˈhōp\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

hoped; hop·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb1: to cherish a desire with anticipation <hopes for a promotion>2archaic : trusttransitive verb1: to desire with expectation of obtainment2: to expect with confidence : trust

synonyms see expect

— hop·er noun

— hope against hope

: to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment