Noun
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one of the three Christian virtues
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United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
- bob hope - leslie townes hope -
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
"he was their best hope for a victory"
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grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
"there is little or no promise that he will recover"
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the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
"in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
"it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
Verb
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intend with some possibility of fulfilment
"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
- go for -
be optimistic
be full of hope
have hopes
"I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
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expect and wish
"I trust you will behave better from now on"
"I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"