Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.

(US, slang) A drug addict. / (Britain, slang) A beer enthusiast or homebrewer.

In a hopeful manner. / (not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope.

A female given name from English from the virtue, like Faith and Charity first used by Puritans.

simple past tense and past participle of hope

A box containing items, especially clothing, table linens, towels, bed linens, and quilts, typically stored by unmarried young women in anticipation of future married life.

In a manner showing no hope

A toy consisting of a large inflated rubber ball upon which one bounces.

the lack of hope; despair

plural of hopeful