hope
/həʊp/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].
2
To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].
3
To expect optimistically that one might get something (either a change in circumstance or an object) [with for].
4
To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good [with in].
5
To wish.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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