expect
/ɛkˈspɛkt/
verb
- 1
To predict or believe that something will happen
“He never expected to be discovered.”
- 2
To consider obligatory or required.
- 3
To consider reasonably due.
“You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
- 4
(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
- 5
To wait for; to await.
- 6
To wait; to stay.
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