hope

intend with some possibility of fulfilment

“I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening”

expect and wish

“I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise”

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

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

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

“it revived their hope of winning the pennant”

be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

one of the three Christian virtues

someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

“he was their best hope for a victory”

the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

“in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope”