hope

/ˈhōp/

Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope

verb

  1. to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true

  2. trust

  3. to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment

hopes for a promotion

expect hope look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning. hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen.

noun

  1. desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment; also : expectation of fulfillment or success

  2. someone or something on which hopes are centered

  3. something desired or hoped for

came in hopes of seeing you

our only hope for victory

biographical name

  1. Anthony