give hope

McCain's conversion might give hope to those who plan on delaying the vote.

If the deal does work out, it will be a crucial first step and give hope of real progress to come.

Finally, by September 30, the aerial was at such a height as to give hope that long-distance messages might be despatched.

News just good enough to give hope to the son who is eagerly listening, and hears that his father still lives.

There was scarcely a shadow cast of coming events to give hope to the friends of far-away Oregon.

General Scott anticipated the difficulty of timely concentration of forces off the Brazos large enough to give hope of success.

He went to her, patted the covered head, and tried with words choking in his throat to give hope.