Definition of "hope" []

• To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment. (verb-intransitive)
• Archaic To have confidence; trust. (verb-intransitive)
• To look forward to with confidence or expectation: We hope that our children will be successful. (verb-transitive)
• To expect and desire. See Synonyms at expect. (verb-transitive)
• A wish or desire accompanied by confident expectation of its fulfillment. (noun)

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• "Diary Entry by virginius "gin" arnold (about the author) yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Let us all take a deep breath and hope'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Maybe it became trendy to scoff at the use of the word \'hope\' but there is a time and place for its use. maybe this is a good time. '"
• "And on being told that we felt no doubt, her diffident mind seemed comforted; "but," she added, "I want assurance: I hope; but I don't feel sure -- I do _hope_ in Christ.""
• ""I only ask you not to quite forget me, though I hope -- _I hope_ -- I shall never look upon your sweet face again.""