Clues for the word "HOPE"

We've had 253 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 565 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on July 13, 2026.

Definition of hope

n. - A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
n. - A small bay; an inlet; a haven.
n. - 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.
n. - One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good.
n. - That which is hoped for; an object of hope.
v. i. - 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.
v. i. - To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; -- usually followed by in.
v. t. - To desire with expectation or with belief in the possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of.
v. t. - To expect; to fear.