It springs eternal, it's said (4)

I believe the answer is:

hope

(Other definitions for hope that I've seen before include "Optimism - English-born US comedian" , "Cherish a desire" , "Trust" , "Expect and desire" , "combination of expectation and desire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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