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expect
(/I/k'sp/E/kt )

noun (n)

  • Expectation.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • regard something as probable or likely(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow.
    Synonym:
    anticipate
    source: wordnet30
  • consider obligatory; request and expect(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons.
    Synonym:
    ask, require
    source: wordnet30
  • look forward to the probable occurrence of(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    We were expecting a visit from our relatives.
    Synonym:
    await, look, wait
    source: wordnet30
  • consider reasonable or due(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed.
    source: wordnet30
  • look forward to the birth of a child(verb.body)
    Example:
    She is expecting in March.
    source: wordnet30
  • be pregnant with(verb.body)
    Example:
    The are expecting another child in January.
    Synonym:
    bear, carry, gestate, have a bun in the oven
    source: wordnet30
  • To wait for; to await.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To wait; to stay.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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