Hope

hop, n. A desire of some good, with at least a slight belief that it is obtainable; that which gives hope or furnishes ground of expectation; thing which is hoped for; anticipation; trust; belief; confidence. — v. i. [hoped (hopt), hoping.] To entertain hope, place confidence. — v. t. To desire with expectation. — Hope'ful, -fill, a. Full of hope; having qualities which excite hope; Hop. promising— Hope'fully, adv.— Hope'fulne , n. — Hopele , a. Destitute of hope; despairing; ing no ground of hope; desperate; unhoped for; expected. — Hopele ly, adv. —Hopele ne , Horal, Horary. See under Houe.