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