Hope \ ˈhōp \ hoped; hoping  verb

Definition of hope

intransitive verb

1: to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so.

2 archaic: trust

Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes concerning events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: “expect with confidence” and “to cherish a desire with anticipation.”

Hope shapes your methods of traversing your current situation. The cognitions associated with hope–how you think when you are hopeful–are pathways to desired goals and reflect a motivation to pursue goals. Better problem-solving abilities have been found in people who are hopeful when compared with low-hope peers (Change, 1998), and those who are hopeful tend to be cognitively flexible and able to mentally explore novel situations.