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expect

Definition:

verb

1. to anticipate or look forward to the occurrence or arrival of something

2. to consider something as likely to happen

3. to demand or require something to be done

4. to believe or assume something will happen or be the case

5. to regard someone as having a particular role or attribute

noun

1. anticipation or belief in the occurrence of something

2. a strong belief that someone will or should achieve something

Sample Sentences:

1. verb - to anticipate or look forward to something:

• I expect a package to arrive tomorrow.
• She is expecting a promotion at work.
• They expect to win the game.

2. verb - to consider something as likely to happen:

• I expect the train to be delayed because of the storm.
• We didn't expect him to show up without notice.
• Do you expect it to rain tomorrow?

3. verb - to demand or require something to be done:

• The teacher expects the students to complete the assignment on time.
• He expects you to apologize for your mistake.
• We expect a full report by the end of the week.

4. verb - to believe or assume something will happen or be the case:

• I expect that prices will rise due to inflation.
• They expect the meeting to be productive.
• She expects him to be late as usual.

5. verb - to regard someone as having a particular role or attribute:

• We expect our politicians to be honest.
• The company expects its employees to act professionally.
• He is expected to be a leader in his field.

6. noun - anticipation or belief in the occurrence of something:

• Her expect of success kept her motivated.
• I have high expectations for this project.
• Great expectations lead to great disappointments.

7. noun - a strong belief that someone will or should achieve something:

• She has high expectations for her children's future.
• The coach has high expectations for the team this season.
• He failed to meet his parents' expectations.

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