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ought to
01
used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen
Transitive
02
used to talk about what one considers to be the right thing to do
Transitive
ought to
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Example
The project ought to be completed by the end of the month, according to the schedule.
They ought to win the game, considering their strong performance in recent matches.
We ought to hear back from them by tomorrow about the job offer.
The repair ought to fix the issue with the leaking faucet.
Peter ought to be ashamed of himself.
