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- DictionaryEx·pect/ikˈspek(t)/
verb
- 1. regard (something) as likely to happen: "we expect the best"
Expect definition: to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of. See examples of EXPECT used in a sentence.
See expect in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: expect. Definition of expect verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of expect – Learner’s Dictionary. expect. verb. uk / ɪkˈspekt / us. expect verb (SITUATION) Add to word list. B1. to think that something will happen: [ + to do sth ] He didn't expect to see me. [ + (that) ] I expect that she'll be very angry about this. Fewer examples. He's the last person you'd expect to see at an aerobics class.
3 days ago · verb (tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) 1. to regard as probable or likely; anticipate. she expects to win. 2. to look forward to or be waiting for. we expect good news today. 3. to decide that (something) is requisite or necessary; require.
vb ( tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive) 1. to regard as probable or likely; anticipate: he expects to win. 2. to look forward to or be waiting for: we expect good news today. 3. to decide that (something) is requisite or necessary; require: the boss expects us to work late today.
Synonyms. look forward to. plan on. look for. envision. anticipate. foresee. contemplate. reckon on. bargain for. Antonyms. despair of. lose faith in. dread. fear. The company expects promptness of every employee. Synonyms. demand. look for. require. trust. rely upon. reckon upon. count on. hope for. I expect that she will be here soon. Synonyms.
Definition of expect. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
