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    Ex·pect
    /ikˈspek(t)/

    verb

    • 1. regard (something) as likely to happen: "we expect the best" Similar anticipateawaitlook forhope for
  2. Jun 3, 2012 · The meaning of EXPECT is to consider probable or certain. How to use expect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expect.

  3. EXPECT definition: 1. to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive: 2. normal and what usually…. Learn more.

  4. to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive: We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job. [ + (that) ] I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom. I expect (that) he'd have left anyway. [ + to infinitive ] He didn't expect to see me.

  5. 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.

  6. Definition of expect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. 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. the boss expects us to work late today.

  8. EXPECT definition: 1. to think that something will happen: 2. to be waiting for someone or something to arrive: 3…. Learn more.

  9. 1. a. To look forward to the probable occurrence or appearance of: expecting a phone call; expects rain on Sunday. b. To consider likely or certain: expect to see them soon. See Usage Note at anticipate. 2. To consider reasonable or due: We expect an apology. 3. To consider obligatory; require: The school expects its pupils to be on time. 4.

  10. Jun 2, 2024 · expect (third-person singular simple present expects, present participle expecting, simple past and past participle expected) ( transitive, intransitive) To predict or believe that something will happen. Synonyms: anticipate, hope, look for. when you least expect it.

  11. Expect Definition. To look for as likely to occur or appear; look forward to; anticipate. I expected you sooner. To consider likely or certain. Expect to see them soon. To look for as due, proper, or necessary. To expect a reward. To suppose; presume; guess. To wait for.

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