English · Common Verbs
expect
/ɪkˈspekt/
[/ɪkˈspekt/]
anticipate
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Definition
To believe that something will happen or that someone will arrive. It expresses anticipation and assumption.
Example
We expect the guests to arrive around six, so dinner will be at seven.
We expect the guests to arrive around six, so dinner will be at seven.
Etymology
From Latin 'exspectare' (to look out for), from 'ex-' and 'spectare' (to look).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday plans and predictions.