Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of desire and possibility for a particular thing to happen

“She clung to the hope that she would be accepted into the program.”

2. verb

to feel or have hope for something

“He hopes to win the championship next season.”

3. noun

something or someone that gives reason for hoping

“The news was a glimmer of hope in a difficult time.”

4. noun

a thing that is expected to happen or be done

“The new policy is a hope for a better future.”

5. verb

to look forward to something

“We hope to see you at the party tonight.”