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expect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

we expect their arrival late this afternoon

Synonyms of expect

anticipate, await, hope (for), watch (for)

Words Related to expect

bank on, count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon), wait (for)

envisage, envision, foresee

foretell, predict, prophesy

assume, presume, presuppose

contemplate, eye, view

Phrases Synonymous with expect

look for, look forward to

Near Antonyms of expect

doubt, question

Synonym Discussion of expect

expect, hope, look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning.

- expects to be finished by Tuesday

hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen.

- hopes to find a job soon

look, with to, implies assurance that expectations will be fulfilled

- looks to a tidy profit from the sale

; with for it implies less assurance and suggests an attitude of expectancy and watchfulness.

- look for rain when the wind shifts to the northeast

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