Hope(n.) A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
Hope(n.) A small bay; an inlet; a haven.
Hope(n.) A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing expectancy.
Hope(n.) One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good.
Hope(n.) That which is hoped for; an object of hope.
Hope(v. i.) To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for.
Hope(v. i.) To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; -- usually followed by in.
Hope(v. t.) To desire with expectation or with belief in the possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of.
Hope(v. t.) To expect; to fear.
Hoped(imp. & p. p.) of Hope
Hopeful(a.) Full of hope, or agreeable expectation; inclined to hope; expectant.
Hopeful(a.) Having qualities which excite hope; affording promise of good or of success; as, a hopeful youth; a hopeful prospect.
Hoping(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hope
Hopingly(adv.) In a hopeful manner.
Words within hopefulnesses