English to English
expect
(/I/k'sp/E/kt
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noun (n)
- Expectation.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- regard something as probable or likely(verb.cognition)Example:
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow.
source: wordnet30 - consider reasonable or due(verb.cognition)Example:
I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed.
source: wordnet30 - look forward to the birth of a child(verb.body)Example:
She is expecting in March.
source: wordnet30 - be pregnant with(verb.body)Example:
The are expecting another child in January.
source: wordnet30 - To wait for; to await.(verb)source: webster1913
- To wait; to stay.(verb)source: webster1913