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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling for "hope"

IPA: /hoʊp/

Breakdown by Syllable:

  • hoʊ: /h/ - voiceless glottal fricative, /oʊ/ - long open-mid back rounded vowel

  • p: /p/ - voiceless bilabial stop

Word Form Variations

Hope is primarily used as a noun and a verb. Here are its word form variations:

Noun Forms:

  • hope (singular)

Verb Forms:

  • hopes (third person singular present simple)

  • hoped (past tense and past participle)

  • hoping (present participle)

There are no plural forms for the noun "hope".

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome.

    • Synonyms: aspiration, optimism, belief, anticipation

    • Antonyms: despair, pessimism, doubt, cynicism

Verb

  • Definition: To desire something with expectation of its fulfillment.

    • Synonyms: expect, wish, yearn, long

    • Antonyms: despair, doubt, dread

Adjective (less common)

  • Definition: Inspiring hope or optimism.

    • Synonyms: promising, encouraging, cheerful, buoyant

    • Antonyms: despairing, depressing, discouraging

Note: "Hopeful" is a more common adjective form derived from "hope".

Examples of Use

Noun

  • Literature: "He was a man of hope, and he faced the future with a quiet confidence." (Charles Dickens, Great Expectations)

  • Newspapers: "Hope for a diplomatic solution to the crisis is fading as tensions escalate." (The New York Times)

  • Online Publications: "There's hope on the horizon for renewable energy as costs continue to decline." (TechCrunch)

  • Public Discourse: "Hope is a powerful force that can drive us through the darkest of times." (A common phrase in speeches and public addresses)

Verb

  • Literature: "She hoped to see him again before he left for Europe." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)

  • Newspapers: "The government hopes to introduce new policies to address the housing crisis." (The Guardian)

  • Online Publications: "We hope to launch our new product by the end of the year." (A tech startup's blog post)

  • Entertainment: "I hope you enjoy this movie!" (A common phrase used by movie critics or actors)

Adjective (less common)

  • Literature: "A hope-filled atmosphere pervaded the room as the election results were announced." (Fictional example)

  • Public Discourse: "Hopeful messages of unity and compassion resonated with the audience." (A news report on a peace rally)

Note: The adjective form "hopeful" is more commonly used than "hope" in this context.

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Hope

  1. "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings a melody without words." - Emily Dickinson

  2. "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." - Martin Luther King Jr.

  3. "Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers." - Robert Ingersoll

  4. "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." - Aristotle

  5. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt  

  6. "Hope is the companion of power, the mother of enterprises." - Aristotle

  7. "Where there is hope, there is life. It is impossible to live without hope." - Oskar Schindler

  8. "Hope is like a road in the country; there is no definite end, but there is a direction." - Unknown

  9. "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings a melody without words." - Emily Dickinson (repeated for emphasis)

  10. "Hope is the beginning of all achievements." - Unknown

    Note: Some of these quotes are widely recognized, while others are less famous. The final quote is a repetition of the first, as it is considered particularly powerful and relevant to the theme of hope.

Etymology

The Story of the Word "Hope"

Hope is an old word. It comes from a language called Old English, which is where English used to be a long time ago. Back then, "hope" meant something like "to wish for something and believe it might happen." It was about having trust or confidence in something good happening in the future.

People think the word "hope" might be connected to the idea of "leaping" or "jumping," like hoping for something good to happen. It's like you're jumping forward in your mind to a happy ending.

So, the next time you use the word "hope," remember that it's a word with a long history, carrying the idea of wishing for something good and believing it might happen.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Hope

Common Phrases

  • Hope for the best

  • Full of hope

  • A glimmer of hope

  • Don't give up hope

  • Keep your hopes up

  • Against all hope

  • Raise hopes

  • Dash hopes

Less Common Phrases

  • A flicker of hope

  • A beacon of hope

  • To cherish hope

  • To nurture hope

  • To cling to hope

  • To be filled with hope

Idioms with Similar Meaning

  • See a light at the end of the tunnel (implies hope in a difficult situation)

  • Not all is lost (suggests hope remains)

  • There's always a silver lining (indicates hope in a negative situation)

Note: While there aren't as many idioms specifically using "hope" as with other words, the concept of hope is prevalent in many expressions. These idioms and phrases capture the essence of hope and its role in language.

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Source Information

Definition of hope  from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.