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hope

Pronunciation: (hōp), [key]
—n., v., hoped, hop•ing.

—n.
1. the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
2. a particular instance of this feeling: the hope of winning.
3. grounds for this feeling in a particular instance: There is little or no hope of his recovery.
4. a person or thing in which expectations are centered: The medicine was her last hope.
5. something that is hoped for: Her forgiveness is my constant hope.

—v.t.
1. to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.
2. to believe, desire, or trust: I hope that my work will be satisfactory.

—v.i.
1. to feel that something desired may happen: We hope for an early spring.
2. Archaic.to place trust; rely (usually fol. by in).
3. hope against hope, to continue to hope, although the outlook does not warrant it: We are hoping against hope for a change in her condition.

Hope

Pronunciation: (hōp), [key]
—n.
1. Anthony, pen name of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins.
2. Bob (Leslie Townes Hope), 1903-2003, U.S. comedian, born in England.
3. John, 1868–1936, U.S. educator.
4. a town in SW Arkansas. 10,290.
5. a female given name.

hop clover

hope chest

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