I. ˈhōp verb
( hoped ; hop·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1. : to cherish a desire with anticipation
hope s for a promotion
2. archaic : trust
transitive verb
1. : to desire with expectation of obtainment
2. : to expect with confidence : trust
Synonyms: see expect
• hop·er noun
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- hope against hope
II. noun
Date: before 12th century
1. archaic : trust , reliance
2.
a. : desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment
came in hope s of seeing you
also : expectation of fulfillment or success
no hope of a cure
b. : someone or something on which hopes are centered
our only hope for victory
c. : something hoped for