hope /hoʊp/
1. a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
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2. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
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3. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
4. someone (or something) on which expectations are centered; "he was their best hope for a victory"
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5. United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
synset: Hope, Bob_Hope, Leslie_Townes_Hope
6. one of the three Christian virtues
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1. expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
2. be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
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3. intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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