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Expect

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Definitions for Expect

verb
regard something as probable or likely
Synonyms
anticipate
Examples
  1. The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
verb
consider obligatory
Synonyms
ask require
Examples
  1. request and expect
  2. We require our secretary to be on time
  3. Aren't we asking too much of these children?
  4. I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
Synonyms
look await wait
Examples
  1. We were expecting a visit from our relatives
  2. She is looking to a promotion
  3. he is waiting to be drafted
verb
consider reasonable or due
Examples
  1. I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
verb
look forward to the birth of a child
Examples
  1. She is expecting in March
verb
be pregnant with
Synonyms
have a bun in the oven bear carry gestate
Examples
  1. She is bearing his child
  2. The are expecting another child in January
  3. I am carrying his child

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