̈ɪhəup n. & v. --n. 1 (in
sing. or
pl.;
often foll. by
of, that)
expectation and desire combined, e.g.
for a
certain thing to
occur (hope of getting
the job). 2 a a
person, thing, or
circumstance that gives
cause for hope. b ground of hope,
promise. 3
what is hoped for. 4
archaic a
feeling of
trust. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by for)
feel hope. 2 tr.
expect and desire. 3 tr. feel
fairly confident. øhope
against hope
cling to a mere
possibility. hope
chest US =
bottom drawer.
not a (or some) hope! colloq. no
chance at
all. øøhoper n. [OE hopa]