1. (sometimes plural) a feeling of desire for something and confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment: his hope for peace was justified; their hopes were dashed. 2. a reasonable ground for this feeling: there is still hope. 4. a thing, situation, or event that is desired: my hope is that prices will fall. More @Wikipedia
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