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EXPECT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Expect.

How to pronounce expect:

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Expect - as a verb

Regard something as probable or likely

Example: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider obligatory; request and expect

Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
askrequire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look forward to the probable occurrence of

Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awaitlookwait
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider reasonable or due

Example: "I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed"

Look forward to the birth of a child

Example: "She is expecting in march"

Be pregnant with

Example: "She is bearing his child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearcarrygestatehave a bun in the oven

Example Sentences

"I expect it to rain tomorrow."
"She expects to receive a promotion soon."
"We expect him to arrive late."
"They expect the project to be completed by next week."
"He expects her to apologize for her behavior."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXPECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXPECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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