Expect: meaning, definitions and examples

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expect

 

[ ษชkหˆspษ›kt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in anticipation

Regard (something) as likely to happen.

Synonyms

anticipate, foresee, predict

Examples of usage

  • I expect that the best is yet to come.
  • We expect the meeting to last about an hour.
  • She expects to receive a promotion soon.
Context #2 | Verb

demand

Demand or require (something) as rightfully due or appropriate.

Synonyms

demand, insist, require

Examples of usage

  • I expect an apology for his behavior.
  • We expect a full refund for the faulty product.
Context #3 | Noun

anticipation

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.

Synonyms

anticipation, belief, hope

Examples of usage

  • She had great expectations for the new project.
  • Our expectations were exceeded by the quality of the service.

Translations

Translations of the word "expect" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esperar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคถเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erwarten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengharapkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั‡ั–ะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oczekiwaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœŸๅพ…ใ™ใ‚‹ (kitai suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esperar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beklemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋Œ€ํ•˜๋‹ค (gidae hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชูˆู‚ุน (yatawaqqaสฟ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤekรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oฤakรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœŸๅพ… (qฤซdร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priฤakovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฆnta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜ (molodini)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzlษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esperar

Etymology

The word 'expect' originated from the Latin word 'expectare', which means 'to look out for'. Over time, the meaning of 'expect' has evolved to convey a sense of anticipation and demand. The concept of expecting something has been ingrained in human behavior as a way to prepare for the future and hold others accountable for their actions.

See also: expectancy, expectant, expectantly, expectation, expectations, expected, expectedly, expecting, expectorate, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,470, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.