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expect
[ ik-spekt ]
verb (used with object)
- to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of:
I expect to read it. I expect him later. She expects that they will come.
- to look for with reason or justification:
We expect obedience.
- Informal. to suppose or surmise; guess:
I expect that you are tired from the trip.
- to anticipate the birth of (one's child):
Paul and Sylvia expect their second very soon.
expect
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- to regard as probable or likely; anticipate
he expects to win
- to look forward to or be waiting for
we expect good news today
- to decide that (something) is requisite or necessary; require
the boss expects us to work late today
Usage Note
Derived Forms
- ˈٲ, adjective
- ˈٲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·a· adverb
- ·Ļ· adverb
- ·Ļ·Ա noun
- ·İ noun
- ·iԲ· adverb
- v·· verb
- e· verb (used with object)
- un·a· adjective
- un·a· adverb
- ܲe·iԲ adjective
- un·iԲ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of expect1
Idioms and Phrases
- be expecting, to be pregnant:
The cat is expecting again.
More idioms and phrases containing expect
see when least expected .Example Sentences
“I think our guys have a good look today. There’s a sense of pride … I think you’ll see a different focus today. I expect us to perform today.”
In the coming days, you should expect President Donald Trump to find new and exciting ways to avoid mentioning the bond market.
Tucked inside Universal Studios’ showstopping new Florida park Epic Universe, don’t expect warm reassurance as you enter the space.
In his announcement on Thursday, Sir Keir is expected to say visible policing has fallen dramatically in recent years, with 90% of crime left unsolved.
My gut tells me to expect that with Soft Play.
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To expect something is to look forward to it or to regard it as likely to happen. How is expect different from anticipate, hope, and await? Learn more on .
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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