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expect

/ɛkˈspɛkt/

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verb

To predict or believe that something will happen

Examples :

"He never expected to be discovered."

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verb

To consider obligatory or required.

Examples :

"The school expects students to complete all assigned homework. "

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To consider reasonably due.

Examples :

"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."

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(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

Examples :

"Maria and John are expecting a baby next spring. "

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To wait for; to await.

Examples :

"I expect the bus to arrive soon. "

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To wait; to stay.

Examples :

"The students are expected to stay in their seats during the test. "

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