ought to

/ˈɔːt tuː/

ought to

MAIN VERB

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

used to talk about what one considers to be the right thing to do

Examples

1. Peter ought to be ashamed of himself.

2. If you're passing blood you ought to see a doctor.

3. The new system isn't working yet, but a few more adjustments ought to do the job.

4. You keep blaming other people for what happened, when you really ought to take a look in the mirror.