expect

Meaning

to think something will happen; to anticipate

to believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive; to anticipate

Example Sentences

I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.

I expect the package to arrive tomorrow.

Example Expressions

expect the unexpected

Synonyms

anticipate, predict, await, foresee, assume

Entry 1

anticipate, predict, await, foresee

Entry 2

anticipate, await, foresee, predict, assume

Antonyms

doubt, surprise, disbelieve, question, mistrust

Entry 1

doubt, surprise, disbelieve, question

Entry 2

doubt, mistrust, question

Collocations

expect results, expect delivery, expect better, expect much, expect little, high expectations, expect a baby, expect more, expect the worst

Entry 1

expect results, expect delivery, expect better, expect much, expect little, high expectations

Entry 2

expect a baby, expect results, expect more, expect the worst