What is another term for Expect?

Synonyms for expect. anticipate, await, hope (for), watch (for)

What does expect too much mean?

used for saying that you think something is possible or reasonable even though someone else is unlikely to do it or refuses to do it. I guess it’s too much to expect that you’ll phone when you arrive.

How do you use the word expect?

Expect sentence example

1. I didn’t expect you so soon.
2. I expect nothing less from you.
3. I don’t expect you to start now.
4. She didn’t expect it to bother her as much as it did.
5. She didn’t expect Death to listen.
6. Don’t expect anything from Jule.
7. Just didn’t expect to see …

What is to await?

transitive verb. 1a : to wait for We are awaiting his arrival. await a decision. b : to remain in abeyance until a treaty awaiting ratification.

What does expecting mean?

(ɪkˈspɛktənt) adj. 1. expecting, anticipating, or hopeful: an expectant glance. 2. having expectations, esp of possession of something or prosperity. 3. ( Gynaecology & Obstetrics ) pregnant: an expectant mother.

What does expected mean?

expected – considered likely or probable to happen or arrive; “prepared for the expected attack”. unsurprising – not causing surprise. unexpected – not expected or anticipated; “unexpected guests”; “unexpected news”.

What does I expect mean?

1 : to think that something probably will be or happen They expect rain. 2 : to await the arrival of We’re expecting guests. 3 : to consider to be obliged I expect you to pay your debts. 4 : to consider reasonable, due, or necessary I expect your attention.

What does the name expectation mean?

An expectation, which is a belief that is centered on the future, may or may not be realistic. A less advantageous result gives rise to the emotion of disappointment. If something happens that is not at all expected it is a surprise.