hope 

[hohp]

 noun, verb, hoped, hop·ing. 

–noun

 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.

–verb (used with object)
6.to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.

7.to believe, desire, or trust: I hope that my work will be satisfactory.

–verb (used without object)
8.to feel that something desired may happen: We hope for an early spring.

9.Archaic . to place trust; rely (usually followed by in ).

—Idiom
10.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.