expect

Meanings

• verb

  to have a strong belief or anticipation that something will happen

  - "I expect to receive good grades on my exams."
  - "She didn't expect to win the lottery."
  - "We expect the new product to be released next month."

• verb

  to demand or require something as a condition or terms

  - "The company expects its employees to work overtime."
  - "The teacher expects students to bring their textbooks to class."
  - "He expected an apology from her."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛkˈspɛkt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

anticipate , hope , look for , await , call for , demand , hope , want , wish , wait

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expect
deplete , replete , complete , misrepresent

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. expectate (English) : to anticipate, to wait for the arrival of (a child)
   

2. expectorate (English) : to spit out
   

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Variants

List of all variants of expect that leads to same result
expect , expectable , expectably , expected , expectedly , expectedness , expectednesses , expecting , expects , expect the worst

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Forms

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expects, expecting, expected, expectation

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant ‘to have or hold out, to await, to look for, to hope for.’ Derived from the Latin word 'expectare,' which means ‘to wait for, to look for, to anticipate.’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expectancy theory' in psychology refers to the belief that an individual's motivation to perform a task is influenced by their expectations about the outcomes.

2. In mathematics, 'expectation value' is a measure of the central tendency of a probability distribution.

3. The phrase 'expect the unexpected' is often used to emphasize the importance of being prepared for the unexpected or unforeseen events.

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Related Concepts

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1. hope: Both 'expect' and 'hope' involve anticipation, but 'expect' implies a stronger belief or certainty that something will happen.

2. anticipation: The feeling of excitement or eagerness in anticipation of something, often synonymous with 'expectancy'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'expect' is often used to convey anticipation, hope, or desire. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello,' Othello expects his wife Desdemona to be unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences. In music, 'expect' can be found in various song titles and lyrics, such as 'Expectations' by The Script and 'Expecting' by The Cranberries.

How to Memorize "expect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking, representing the passing of time and the anticipation of an event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'expect' with the image of a person eagerly waiting for something, such as a child waiting for Christmas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable acronym like 'E-x-p-e-c-t': Eagerly Xanticipate Possible Events Coming Tomorrow.

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