expect
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
verb
- To think or believe that something will happen or that someone will do something.
- She didn't expect to see him at the party.
- I expect the package to arrive by Friday.
- We expect that the weather will improve tomorrow.
- To require or demand something as a duty or obligation.
- Parents expect their children to show respect.
- My boss expects me to be at work by 8 a.m.
- The teacher expects students to complete their homework on time.
- To be pregnant with a baby.
- She announced that she is expecting a baby.
- My sister is expecting her first child in June.
- They are expecting twins.
- To assume or suppose that something is true or likely.
- He expects that she will say yes to the proposal.
- We expect the restaurant to be busy on Saturday night.
- I expect you're tired after such a long trip.
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