Expect

verb

ɪk'spɛkt

Verb

regard something as probable or likely
“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”
Similar:Anticipate
Type of:EvaluateJudge
consider obligatory; request and expect
“I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons”
Similar:Ask Require
Type of:Demand
be pregnant with
“The are expecting another child in January”
Similar:Bear CarryGestate
Type of:BearBirthHave
look forward to the probable occurrence of
“We were expecting a visit from our relatives”
Similar:Await Look Wait
consider reasonable or due
“I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed”
Type of:ReckonSeeView
look forward to the birth of a child
“She is expecting in March”
Type of:Look Wait Await