hope

hope [-s, -'s] n

OE hopa.

1. Mortal desire for obtainable expectations ending at death.
2. Desirable expectation for release from bondage.
3. Desire coupled with fleeting expectation of attainment.
4. Aspiration.

hope [-d, -ing] v

OE hopian.

1. Wish; dream; aspire; desire obtainable good.
2. Guess; desire; wish for.
3. Expectation to obtain; confidence in the possibility of a future event
4. Expectation of release.
5. Await; expect; look for.