Expect/ɛkˈspɛkt/verbTo predict or believe that something will happen“He never expected to be discovered.”To consider obligatory or required.To consider reasonably due.“You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”Synonyms: anticipate, hope, look for, await, call for, demand, hope, want🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history