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Expect - English meaning

ɪkˈspekt

Expect – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Regard (something) as likely to happen.

Usage examples:

It's as well to expect the worst

Synonims:

AnticipateAwaitLook forHope forWatch forLook forward toLook ahead toHave in prospectContemplateBargain for/onBank onBe prepared forPlan forPredictForecastForeseeProphesyEnvis
verb

To think or believe that something will happen, or that someone will arrive

Usage examples:

[ t ] we are expecting about 100 people for the lecture., [ t ] his plane is expected to land at ab…
verb

To think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive

Usage examples:

We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job., i expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your…
verb

Normal and what usually happens

Usage examples:

All parents of small children get tired. it's to be expected.
verb

To think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing

Usage examples:

Expect someone to do something borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time., expect s…
verb

To be pregnant

Usage examples:

She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting.

Expect translation into English

Expect: translate from English into Chinese

Translate expect into Chinese (Simplified)}
预计, 期望, 期待, 预期, 希望, 想到, 预料, 料到, 期盼, 料, 望, 料想, 期, 等候, 意料, 守候, 盼, 意, 意想, 冀, 恇, 臆断, 期许

Expect: translate from English into Dutch

Translate expect into Dutch}
Verwachten, Wachten, Rekenen, Te wachten staan, Afhalen

Expect: translate from English into French

Translate expect into French}
Attendre, Espérer, Compter, Expecter, S'attendre à

Expect: translate from English into German

Translate expect into German}
Erwarten von, Erwarten, Rechnen mit, Bekommen, Glauben, Denken

Expect: translate from English into Hindi

Translate expect into Hindi}
अपेक्षा करना, आशा करना, प्रतीक्षा करना, प्रत्याशा करना

Expect: translate from English into Italian

Translate expect into Italian}
Aspettare, Aspettarsi, Prevedere, Pretendere, Sperare, Contare, Esigere, Volere, Supporre

Expect: translate from English into Korean

Translate expect into Korean}
예상하다, 배고 있다, 기대하다, 당연한 일로서 기대하다, 생각하다, 임신해 있다, 바라보다

Expect: translate from English into Russian

Translate expect into Russian}
Ожидать, Рассчитывать, Ждать, Надеяться, Предполагать, Полагать, Думать

Expect: translate from English into Spanish

Translate expect into Spanish}
Suponer, Esperar, Contar con, Creer, Aguardar, Imaginarse, Prometerse, Estar en estado, Figurarse

Word origin

mid 16th century (in the sense ‘defer action, wait’): from Latin exspectare ‘look out for’, from ex- ‘out’ + spectare ‘to look’ (frequentative of specere ‘see’).

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Expect – similar words

expectancy

ɪkˈspek.tən.si

noun

The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen.

Usage examples:

They waited with an air of expectancy
noun

The amount of work or effort that an employee believes they must do in order to be successful

noun

The feeling that something exciting or pleasant is going to happen

Usage examples:

Air of expectancy there was a general air of expectancy in the crowd., the voyage opened on a note …
Expectancy - all meanings in English

expectably

ɪkˈspek.tə.bli

adverb

In a way that is regarded as likely; as expected.

Usage examples:

Groups with expectably different world views
adverb

In a way that can be expected

Usage examples:

It is important not to do anything that will be expectably damaging to the child's interests., we n…
Expectably - all meanings in English

expectable

ɪkˈspek.tə.bəl

adjective

That can usually be expected

Usage examples:

They assume that success in winter sports is expectable for their country., the expectable return f…
Expectable - all meanings in English

Expect synonims

anticipate

ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt

verb

Regard as probable; expect or predict.

Usage examples:

She anticipated scorn on her return to the theatre
verb

Regard something as probable or likely

verb

To imagine or expect that something will happen

Usage examples:

We don't anticipate any trouble., we had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't antic…
Anticipate - all meanings in English

await

əˈweɪt

verb

Wait for (an event).

Usage examples:

We await the proposals with impatience
verb

To wait for or be in the future of someone or something

Usage examples:

The two men are awaiting trial, scheduled to begin next month., there are no jobs awaiting those fa…
verb

To wait for or be waiting for something

Usage examples:

He's anxiously awaiting his test results., a marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at wor…
Await - all meanings in English

bank on

phrasal verb

Base one's hopes or confidence on something.

Usage examples:

The prime minister cannot bank on their support
noun

A period when many people take their money out of a bank because they are afraid the bank will lose it or go out of business

Usage examples:

Last week, a california-based bank became the largest bank to fail in two decades after a bank run …
Bank on - all meanings in English

contemplate

ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…
verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

Usage examples:

[ + -ing verb ] i'm contemplating going abroad for a year., they were contemplating a move to calif…
Contemplate - all meanings in English

forecast

ˈfɔː.kɑːst

verb

Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).

Usage examples:

Rain is forecast for scotland
noun

A calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

Usage examples:

Together the two firms can provide financial forecasts for virtually every listed company in the wo…
noun

A statement of what is likely to happen in the future

Usage examples:

The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow., the government is forecasting that unemployment will cont…
Forecast - all meanings in English

foresee

fəˈsiː

verb

Be aware of beforehand; predict.

Usage examples:

We did not foresee any difficulties
verb

To realize or understand something in advance or before it happens

Usage examples:

He foresaw the need for cars that would be less polluting.
verb

To know about something before it happens

Usage examples:

I don't foresee any difficulties so long as we keep within budget.
Foresee - all meanings in English

look ahead to

phrasal verb

To think of and decide about the future

Usage examples:

We need to look ahead to when the children are grown.
phrasal verb

To think about what will happen in the future and plan for these events

Usage examples:

Businesses need to look ahead, and decide where they are going to place their investments.
Look ahead to - all meanings in English

look forward to

phrasal verb

Await something eagerly.

Usage examples:

We look forward to seeing you
phrasal verb

To feel pleasure because an event or activity is going to happen

Usage examples:

I’m looking forward to my vacation.
Look forward to - all meanings in English

predict

verb

Say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Usage examples:

It is too early to predict a result
verb

Make a guess about what will happen in the future

verb

To say that an event or action will happen in the future

Usage examples:

[ t ] astronomers can predict the exact time of an eclipse., [ + that clause ] who could have predi…
Predict - all meanings in English

prophesy

verb

Say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future.

Usage examples:

Jacques was prophesying a bumper harvest
Prophesy - all meanings in English

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