Expect

verb

/ɛkˈspɛkt/

Word Frequency: 43.5

Definitions

1.verbTo predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."

2.verbTo consider obligatory or required.

3.verbTo consider reasonably due.

"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."

4.verb(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

5.verbTo wait for; to await.

6.verbTo wait; to stay.

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