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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spekt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
expects, expecting, expected |
| definition 1: |
to hope for or look forward to with some reason to believe in fulfillment.
She's excited because she's expecting a package from her sister.He's expecting a good grade on this paper because he worked very hard on it.- synonyms:
- anticipate, await, hope for, reckon on
- antonyms:
- doubt
- similar words:
- bank on, bargain for, calculate upon, contemplate, count on, foresee, look for, predict, think, trust, wait for, watch for
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| definition 2: |
to know or feel sure of in advance; believe certain or likely to happen.
I expected that you would say something like that, so I came prepared.After that embarrassing incident, the president's resignation was expected.I expected to find him at home at that hour.They're a little late but we expect them to be back soon.Everyone expects the venture to be a great success.- synonyms:
- anticipate, foresee, predict
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| definition 3: |
to consider (someone) under obligation to do something, or to consider (something) obligatory; require.
They expect their children to carry on the family traditions.How can the professor expect us to finish this by Friday?The rules are expected to be observed at all times.Good behavior is expected of students at this school.I expect that you will keep your room clean and pay your rent on time. |
| definition 4: |
to consider as one's due or as fitting or proper in a particular situation.
We expect a full explanation from you.One expects quiet in a library.Men were expected to take off their hats in the presence of a lady. |
| definition 5: |
(informal) to guess or suppose.
I expect that you're tired after all that exercise.- synonyms:
- guess, presume, reckon, suppose
- similar words:
- suspect
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| related words: |
abide, ask, await, hope, presume, wait, wish |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be pregnant.
I didn't know she was expecting, did you?- similar words:
- gestate
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| related words: |
calculate, wait |
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