English to English noun
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful |  | Example: it revived their hope of winning the pennant
source: wordnet30
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the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled |  | Example: in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
source: wordnet30
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future |  | Example: there is little or no promise that he will recover
source: wordnet30
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someone (or something) on which expectations are centered |  | Example: he was their best hope for a victory
source: wordnet30
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United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) |  | source: wordnet30
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one of the three Christian virtues |  | source: wordnet30
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A sloping plain between mountain ridges. |  | source: webster1913
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A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing expectancy. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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expect and wish |  | Example: I trust you will behave better from now on I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
source: wordnet30
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be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes |  | Example: I am still hoping that all will turn out well
source: wordnet30
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intend with some possibility of fulfilment |  | Example: I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
source: wordnet30
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To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for. |  | source: webster1913
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To desire with expectation or with belief in the possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of. |  | source: webster1913
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