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to expect
01
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
Transitive: to expect sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
expect
3rd person singular
expects
Present participle
expecting
Past simple
expected
Past participle
expected
Examples
The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.
02
to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child
Intransitive
Transitive: to expect one's child
Examples
She just announced she's expecting in May.
03
to demand that someone fulfills a duty
Ditransitive: to expect sb to do sth
Examples
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
Examples
She’s expecting a call from her friend any moment now.
05
to view something as necessary or deserved based on the situation
Transitive: to expect a behavior or treatment
Examples
The manager expects professionalism from all employees during meetings.
Lexical Tree
expectable
expectancy
expectant
expect
