Definitions of hope:

• noun:   one of the three Christian virtues
• noun:   a specific instance of feeling hopeful

  Example: "It revived their hope of winning the pennant"

• noun:   the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

  Example: "In spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

• noun:   someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

  Example: "He was their best hope for a victory"

• noun:   United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
• noun:   grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
• verb:   intend with some possibility of fulfilment

  Example: "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"

• verb:   be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
• verb:   expect and wish

  Example: "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"

• name:  A female given name (common: 1 in 2941 females; popularity rank in the U.S.: #427)
• name:  A surname (common: 1 in 14285 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #1800)