expect

/ɛkspˈɛkt/

/ɪkˈspɛkt/

to expect

MAIN VERB

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

synonyms : bear

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

synonyms : anticipate

to demand that someone fulfills a duty

synonyms : ask

look forward to the probable occurrence of

synonyms : await

look forward to the birth of a child

consider reasonable or due

Examples

1. Expect these changes to happen soon.

2. Expecting eight guests all told.

3. The novel was expected to sell between 1 000 and 1 500 copies.

4. The railroad construction project was expected to be completed by next year.