expect

[US]/ɪkˈspekt/
[UK]/ɪkˈspekt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. anticipate; regard (something) as likely to happen; look forward to; believe that something is true.

Phrases & Collocations

expect of

expect to do

Example Sentences

I expect not.; I don't expect so.

it's as well to expect the worst.

I expect a storm.

We expect an apology.

Celia was expecting a visitor.

people expect their doctor to be understanding.

expect a big corn crop

expecting a telephone call; expects rain on Sunday.

we expect to have an exceptional Q4.

they expected the house to appreciate in value.

we expect great things of you.

they expect that the huge crop will push down prices.

I expect you're ready for a drink.

you expect the odd bad trot.

The escapee's turnup is expected soon.

You can't expect me to approve of it.

We're expecting guests to dinner.

Don't expect to luck through without an effort.

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