to desire or trust that (something is or may be the case)

I hope I didn't disturb you

to desire and expect (to do something)

I hope to see you soon

to have faith in the possibility of something

We must keep hoping

(+ for) to be eager for (something)

We're hoping for plenty of snow

(also in pl) the feeling that what one wants to happen can happen

a chance that the desired thing may happen

little hope of recovery

(in pl) the things one wants to happen

a person or thing that one is depending on for something

archaic religious faith or trust