expect
Translation
to expect, to anticipate, to suppose
Examples
I expect you to be on time.
I expect you to be on time.
We expect rain later today.
We expect rain later today.
She is expecting a baby in June.
She is expecting a baby in June.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to think or believe that (sb.) will do (sth.) I expect you to be on time.
((sth.)) to think that (sth.) will happen We expect rain later today.
((that ...)) to think or believe (that sth. is true) I expect that he will be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anticipate, await, suppose; Antonyms: doubt, despair
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'spectare' (to look at). Literally 'to look out for'.
Memory Tips
Think of looking out ('ex-') of a window for someone you are waiting for.