n. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"

n. a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"

n. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

n. one of the three Christian virtues

n. [the strong wish for something and the confidence that it will happen]

n. a kind of programming language

v. intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

v. be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"

v. expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"