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

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