A feeling of wanting something good to happen and believing that it is possible.
From Old English “hopa,” meaning “confidence in the future” or “expectation of good.” It is related to other Germanic words for trust and expectation.
Hope is more than just wishing—it includes a quiet belief that things can actually improve. Psychologists find that hope can change how hard people try, which can literally change what becomes possible.
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