Hope

biographical name

Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope American (British-born) comedian

Kids Definition

hope

1 of 2 verb

ˈhōp 

hoped; hoping

: to desire something and expect that it will happen or be obtained

hope to succeed

hope you'll accept the invitation

hope for a bicycle

hope

2 of 2 noun

1

archaic : trust entry 1 sense 1a, reliance

our hope is in the king

2

a

: desire accompanied by expectation of fulfillment

in hope of an early recovery

b

: someone or something on which hopes are centered

a home run was the only hope for victory

c

: something hoped for