Meaning of the word expect in English

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expect

US /ɪkˈspekt/

UK /ɪkˈspekt/

regard (something) as likely to happen

Example:

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I expect him to arrive any minute now.

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We expect good results from this project.

Synonym:

anticipate foresee predict await look forward to

require (something) as a duty or obligation

Example:

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I expect you to be on time.

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The company expects loyalty from its employees.

Synonym:

require demand insist on call for

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