Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Expect.
How to pronounce expect:
US
Expect - as a verb
Regard something as probable or likely
Example: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticipate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Consider obligatory; request and expect
Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7require16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
await8look8wait7Hypernyms (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)
bear6carry10gestate8have a bun in the ovenExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is EXPECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordEXPECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is EXPECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
