All Definitions for Hope
Below are all the dictionary definitions of hope:
1To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause)
2Or (informal) with clause
3Or with so or (negative) not].
4The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
5To expect optimistically that one might get something (either a change in circumstance or an object) [with for].
6To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it [with to (+ infinitive)].
7To place confidence
8To trust with confident expectation of good [with in].
9The actual thing wished for.
10A person or thing that is a source of hope.
11The virtuous desire for future good.
12To wish.
13A hollow
14A valley, especially the upper end of a narrow mountain valley when it is nearly encircled by smooth, green slopes
15A combe.
16A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
17A small bay
18An inlet
19A haven.
20A female given name from English from the virtue, like Faith and Charity first used by Puritans.
21An English and Scottish topographic surname from Middle English for someone who lived in a hope, a small enclosed valley.
22A place name, including:
23A place in Canada:
24A town and district municipality in British Columbia.
25A community in the city of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, Ontario.
26A township municipality in Bonaventure Regional County Municipality, Quebec.
27A settlement near Richmond, Tasman district, New Zealand.
28A place in the United Kingdom:
29A village and civil parish in High Peak borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK1783).
30A hamlet in Worthen with Shelve parish, Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ3401).
31A hamlet in Alstonefield parish, Staffordshire Moorlands district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK1255).
32A village and community in Flintshire, Wales (OS grid ref SJ3058).
33A number of places in the United States:
34A census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
35An unincorporated community in La Paz County, Arizona.
36A city, the county seat of Hempstead County, Arkansas.
37A minor city in Bonner County, Idaho.
38A township in LaSalle County, Illinois.
39An unincorporated community in Vermilion County, Illinois.
40A town in Haw Creek Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
41A township and minor city therein, in Dickinson County, Kansas.
42An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
43A town in Knox County, Maine.
44A township in Barry County, Michigan.
45A township and unincorporated community therein, in Midland County, Michigan.
46A township in Lincoln County, Minnesota.
47An unincorporated community in Osage County, Missouri.
48A township and census-designated place therein, in Warren County, New Jersey.
49A village in Eddy County, New Mexico.
50A town in Hamilton County, New York.
51A minor city in Steele County, North Dakota.
52An unincorporated community in Brown Township, Vinton County, Ohio.
53A neighbourhood of Providence, Rhode Island.
54An unincorporated community in the town of Cottage Grove and city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
55A settlement on Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
56A male given name transferred from the surname.
About rhymes for hope
Finding the right rhyme for hope helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause)", hope has 18 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Scope is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Trope works well in formal or poetic contexts. Grope is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for hope, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.