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hope - [hohp] noun, verb, hoped, hop⋅ing.
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- the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: Obama gives us hope.
- a particular instance of this feeling: The hope of a stimulus check
- grounds for this feeling in a particular instance: The redistribution of wealth is our greatest hope!
- a person or thing in which expectations are centered: Obama is the Great Mocha Hope
- the antithesis of hard work and personal accountability: Although I'm gonna collect my government check, sit on my fat butt, and watch Oprah, HOPE will ensure that my life improves.