hope

1. n. A sloping plain between mountain ridges. Source: opted

2. n. A small bay; an inlet; a haven. Source: opted

3. n. 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: opted

4. n. One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good. Source: opted

5. n. That which is hoped for; an object of hope. Source: opted

6. v. i. 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: opted

7. v. i. To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; -- usually followed by in. Source: opted

8. v. t. 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: opted

9. v. t. To expect; to fear. Source: opted

10. n. a specific instance of feeling hopeful Source: wordnet

11. n. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled Source: wordnet

12. n. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future Source: wordnet

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