hope
verb \ˈhōp\
: to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true
hoped hop·ing
Full Definition of HOPE
intransitive verb
1: to cherish a desire with anticipation <hopes for a promotion>
2 archaic : trust
transitive verb
1: to desire with expectation of obtainment
2: to expect with confidence : trust
— hop·er noun
— hope against hope
: to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
