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)
1a
: 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 for
great hopes for the coming year
Hope
biographical name (1)Definition of Hope (Entry 3 of 6)
Anthony — see Sir Anthony Hope hawkins
Hope
biographical name (2)Definition of Hope (Entry 4 of 6)
Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope American (British-born) comedian
Hope
biographical name (3)Definition of Hope (Entry 5 of 6)
Hope
geographical nameDefinition of Hope (Entry 6 of 6)
city in southwestern Arkansas that was the childhood home of President Bill Clinton population 10,095
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The first known use of hope was before the 12th century
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