Αναζήτηση
to expect
01
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
Intransitive
Transitive: to expect one's child
Example
She 's expecting twins and ca n't wait to meet them.
They told their friends they were expecting during a dinner party.
She just announced she 's expecting in May.
02
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Transitive: to expect sth
Example
We expect the project to be completed by the end of the month.
The teacher outlined what students could expect on the upcoming exam.
The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.
03
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
Ditransitive: to expect sb to do sth
Example
The coach expects the players to give their best effort in every game.
Society expects individuals to follow laws and regulations.
The teacher expects students to complete their homework on time.
04
to think about or wait for something or someone that is likely to happen or arrive soon
Transitive: to expect sb/sth
05
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
Transitive: to expect a behavior or treatment
Παράδειγμα
She's expecting twins and can't wait to meet them.
They told their friends they were expecting during a dinner party.
She just announced she's expecting in May.
They were overjoyed to learn they are expecting their first child.
He's been reading books on fatherhood ever since they found out she's expecting.
Συναφή Λέξεις
