Meaning & Definition of Hope in English

1. A specific instance of feeling hopeful

• "It revived their hope of winning the pennant"

2. The general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• "In spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

3. Grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• "There is little or no promise that he will recover"

4. Someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• "He was their best hope for a victory"

5. United states comedian (born in england) who appeared in films with bing crosby (1903-2003)

6. One of the three christian virtues

1. Expect and wish

• "I trust you will behave better from now on"

• "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"

2. Be optimistic

• Be full of hope

• Have hopes

• "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"

3. Intend with some possibility of fulfilment

• "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"