hope - noun

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

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

one of the three Christian virtues

hope - verb

• expect and wish
• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

hope - thesaurus

desire   promise   trust