Dictionary Check: expect
"expect" is a valid word!
Scrabble
17
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
verb
regard something as probable or likely
Example:
"The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
verb
consider obligatory; request and expect
Example:
"We require our secretary to be on time"
verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example:
"We were expecting a visit from our relatives"
verb
consider reasonable or due
Example:
"I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed"
verb
look forward to the birth of a child
Example:
"She is expecting in March"
verb
be pregnant with
Example:
"She is bearing his child"
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