expect (Meaning)
expect (v)
regard something as probable or likely
consider obligatory; request and expect
look forward to the probable occurrence of
consider reasonable or due
look forward to the birth of a child
be pregnant with
expect (v. t.)
To wait for; to await.
To look for (mentally); to look forward to, as to something that is believed to be about to happen or come; to have a previous apprehension of, whether of good or evil; to look for with some confidence; to anticipate; -- often followed by an infinitive, sometimes by a clause (with, or without, that); as, I expect to receive wages; I expect that the troops will be defeated.
To wait; to stay.
expect (n.)
Expectation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of expect
Synonyms:
- assume
- envision
- count (on or upon)
- contemplate
- foresee
- envisage
- wait (for)
- rely (on or upon)
- presume
- depend (on or upon)
- view
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
expect Sentence Examples
- I expect my team to perform exceptionally in the upcoming competition.
- The weather forecast expects heavy rainfall this afternoon.
- We expected a large crowd at the concert, but the attendance was surprisingly low.
- The company expects a significant increase in sales revenue this quarter.
- I expect you to prepare thoroughly for your presentation tomorrow.
- The doctor expects my patient to make a full recovery from the surgery.
- I didn't expect to receive such a generous gift from my friend.
- The student exceeded expectations by earning an A+ in the challenging course.
- I expect to complete the project by the end of the week, as planned.
- The unexpected news came as a shock, as we had not expected such an outcome.
FAQs About the word expect
regard something as probable or likely, consider obligatory; request and expect, look forward to the probable occurrence of, consider reasonable or due, look fo
anticipate, await, look for,hope (for), predict, watch (for), look forward to, assume, envision, count (on or upon)
question, question,doubt, doubt,
I expect my team to perform exceptionally in the upcoming competition.
The weather forecast expects heavy rainfall this afternoon.
We expected a large crowd at the concert, but the attendance was surprisingly low.
The company expects a significant increase in sales revenue this quarter.
