Definition of hope

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Hope (v. i.) To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for..

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Desperation :: Desperation (n.) The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
Smilax :: Smilax (n.) A delicate trailing plant (Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) much used for decoration. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope.
Despairful :: Despairful (a.) Hopeless.
Blank :: Blank (a.) Lacking characteristics which give variety; as, a blank desert; a blank wall; destitute of interests, affections, hopes, etc.; as, to live a blank existence; destitute of sensations; as, blank unconsciousness..
Trust :: Trust (n.) Assured anticipation; dependence upon something future or contingent, as if present or actual; hope; belief..
Entice :: Entice (v. t.) To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen..
Promising :: Promising (a.) Making a promise or promises; affording hope or assurance; as, promising person; a promising day..
Optimism :: Optimism (n.) A disposition to take the most hopeful view; -- opposed to pessimism.
Despairing :: Despairing (a.) Feeling or expressing despair; hopeless.
Firm :: Firm (a.) The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co..
Despondency :: Despondency (n.) The state of desponding; loss of hope and cessation of effort; discouragement; depression or dejection of the mind.
Disappointed :: Disappointed (a.) Defeated of expectation or hope; balked; as, a disappointed person or hope..
Hopingly :: Hopingly (adv.) In a hopeful manner.
Expectant :: Expectant (n.) One who waits in expectation; one held in dependence by hope of receiving some good.
Encouraging :: Encouraging (a.) Furnishing ground to hope; inspiriting; favoring.
Unhoped-for :: Unhoped-for (a.) Unhoped; unexpected.
Despair :: Despair (v. t.) To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
Underplay :: Underplay (v. i.) To play a low card when holding a high one, in the hope of a future advantage..
Blast :: Blast (v. t.) Hence, to affect with some sudden violence, plague, calamity, or blighting influence, which destroys or causes to fail; to visit with a curse; to curse; to ruin; as, to blast pride, hopes, or character..
Hoped :: Hoped (imp. & p. p.) of Hop.
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