Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expect
verb
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
Definition
To regard something as likely to happen in the future.
Examples
- I expect that it will rain tomorrow.
- She expects to graduate by the end of the year.
- They expect a response from the committee soon.
Meaning
To anticipate or look forward to something occurring.
Synonyms
- anticipate
- await
- hope for
- forecast
- predict
