ray of hope

: any of an order (Rajiformes) of usually marine cartilaginous fishes (such as stingrays and skates) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and enlarged pectoral fins fused with the head

: any of the lines of light that appear to radiate from a bright object

: a beam of radiant energy (such as light) of small cross section

: a stream of material particles traveling in the same line (as in radioactive phenomena)

: to shine in or as if in rays

: to issue as rays

: to extend like the radii of a circle : radiate

: to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true

: trust

: to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment

: trust, reliance

: desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment

: someone or something on which hopes are centered