expect
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- v regard something as probable or likely
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow - v consider obligatory; request and expect
I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons - v look forward to the probable occurrence of
We were expecting a visit from our relatives - v consider reasonable or due
I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed - v look forward to the birth of a child
She is expecting in March - v be pregnant with
The are expecting another child in January
- While I was away earlier this week, I asked you which actors or series you dreamed of winning each category, which ones you'd settle for, and which ones you actually expect to win.
- Analysts expect businesses will be reluctant to hire until they are convinced the economy is on a firm path to recovery.
- Porters: If you're at a top-end hotel, international standards apply, so expect to fork over 500-1,000 won per bag.