Synonyms of expects

expects

verb

present tense third-person singular of expect

as in anticipates

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

we expect their arrival late this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipates
• awaits
• predicts
• hopes (for)
• watches (for)
• foresees
• looks for
• envisions
• looks forward to
• envisages
• depends (on or upon)
• counts (on or upon)
• relies (on or upon)
• waits (for)
• presumes
• assumes
• presupposes
• views
• banks on
• contemplates
• foretells
• eyes
• prophesies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• doubts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expects

The company expects that the Zabka investment will significantly bolster its retail network in Europe, according to the Nikkei report. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026

State backs fusion The company expects to break ground on the facility before the end of the year. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Trade attorney Majerus expects the administration to propose more big tariffs in that case, likely in a month or two. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The company expects to launch 15 new hybrids by March 2030, primarily in North America, but hasn’t specified in which specific models. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

So while some helium is still slowly escaping the planet's atmosphere over time, the team expects the planet to retain an atmosphere, Dittman shared. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Of course, no one really expects Swift to sue them for sharing information. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

With its own courtyard and gathering spaces, Fountainhead expects to bring it back next year. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

With another year in Spagnuolo’s system, Gillotte expects to be past the overthinking that came with learning the scheme during his rookie season. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026