Definition

A person who has hope or wishes for something to happen.

Example

As a hoper, she always believed that good things would come her way.

Conversation

I've always been a bit of a hoper when it comes to my dreams.

That's a good way to be! Hope keeps us going, right?

Exactly! I think every true hoper needs to believe in the possibility of change.

Absolutely! It’s what makes life exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'hoper' originates from the Old English 'hopian', meaning to hope or to expect. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs a specific action. Therefore, 'hoper' refers to a person who hopes or has hope.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'hoping' — the root 'hopian' means to hope, and the '-er' shows that this person is actively hoping.

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