Definition of "Hope" :

noun: one of the three Christian virtues

noun: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

noun: a specific instance of feeling hopeful

"It revived their hope of winning the pennant."

noun: the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

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

noun: someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

"He was their best hope for a victory."

noun: United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

verb: intend with some possibility of fulfilment

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

verb: be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

verb: expect and wish

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