expect expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/

verb

1. () Regard something as probable or likely  ( anticipate , expect )
   regard something as probable or likely
    The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
   The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
   
2. () Consider obligatory; request and expect  ( ask , require , expect )
   consider obligatory; request and expect
    We require our secretary to be on time
   We require our secretary to be on time
    Aren't we asking too much of these children?
   Aren't we asking too much of these children?
    I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
   I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
   
3. () Look forward to the probable occurrence of  ( look , expect , await , wait )
   look forward to the probable occurrence of
    We were expecting a visit from our relatives
   We were expecting a visit from our relatives
    She is looking to a promotion
   She is looking to a promotion
    He is waiting to be drafted
   he is waiting to be drafted
   
4. Be pregnant with  ( bear , carry , expect , gestate , have a bun in the oven )
   be pregnant with
    She is bearing his child
   She is bearing his child
    The are expecting another child in January
   The are expecting another child in January
    I am carrying his child
   I am carrying his child
   
5. Look forward to the birth of a child  ( expect )
   look forward to the birth of a child
    She is expecting in March
   She is expecting in March
   
6. Consider reasonable or due  ( expect )
   consider reasonable or due
    I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
   I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed