Desire and expectation rolled into one. Delicious Hope! when naught to man it left -- Of fortune destitute, of friends bereft; When even his dog deserts him, and his goat With tranquil disaffection chews his coat While yet it hangs upon his back; then thou, The star far-flaming on thine angel brow, Descendest, radiant, from the skies to hint The promise of a clerkship in the Mint. Fogarty Weffing

A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing expectancy.

One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good.

To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for.

Hope is the second album released by the Canadian group Klaatu, in September 1977. It is a concept album, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, about the sole survivor of an arrogant race of beings, who warns space travelers of hazards in the last days of his life.

Hope is the twelfth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong.

Hope is a song performed by Twista and features Faith Evans performing the chorus. The music video of the song, in a typical promotional music video fashion, features clips of the film Coach Carter. The video utilizes graphic design throughout, mostly along the main theme of tattoo artwork, flowing and transforming into real objects.

Hope is the debut album by the underground hip-hop duo Non-Prophets, released on Lex Records in 2003 (see 2003 in music). Production is handled entirely by Joe Beats and all vocals are by Sage Francis.

A looking forward to something for which it is known that it will take place. As the Bible uses the term, it is not the modern “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice if...” or “I wish that would happen.” The Bible uses it to refer to something (like our resurrection) which is sure to happen. For the Bible to say, “We hope in our resurrection,” means that we are looking forward with great anticipation to the resurrection we know we will have.

Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation

1. Trust, or reliance. 2. In the context of recovery, gaining the belief that a better life is obtainable. 3. The frequent result of becoming a member of AA, working the AA Steps, and participating in the fellowship. 4. Looking forward to the changes we make in ourselves both positively affecting our lives and our relationships with others.

the destiny or future blessing of the believers in any given dispensation. The "hope" of a believer is a certainty - not just a possible future happening in the way the word is used today.