Expect
Verb
UK
/ɪkˈspekt/
US
/ɪkˈspekt/
Definition
To think or believe that something will happen, or to require someone to do something.
Example
"I expect rain tomorrow."
"They expect their guests to arrive around 7 p.m., so they prepared dinner early."
"Teachers expect students to complete assignments on time and participate in class activities regularly."
Explanation
Expect means to think something will happen or to look forward to it. For example, you expect it to rain if the sky is cloudy. Students expect teachers to explain lessons clearly. People also expect birthdays, visits, or events to happen on a certain day. Expect shows hope, belief, or prediction. It can also mean to require someone to do something, like “I expect you to finish your homework.”