I parse cryptic definition of hope (6)
I believe the answer is:
aspire
'definition of hope' is the definition.
'aspire' can be an answer for 'hope' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'definition of' bit.
'i parse cryptic' is the wordplay.
'cryptic' indicates anagramming the letters (a cryptic or obscure order of the letters).
'i'+'parse'='iparse'
'iparse' with letters rearranged gives 'ASPIRE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aspire that I've seen before include "Persia (anag.)" , "Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal" , "Aim, shoot for" , "Have ambition (to achieve something)" , "rise to a great height" .)