CEFR A2

expect

verb

Meaning

To think that something will happen.

Examples

I expect to see you at the party.
We expect good weather for our holiday.

Synonyms: think, suppose, anticipate, presume

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expect (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛkt/

Definition

To think that something will happen.

Examples

I expect to see you at the party.
We expect good weather for our holiday.
She expects a new job offer next week.

How to Use expect

expect to + verb (prepositional phrase): To think that you will do something in the future. — "I expect to finish my work by 5 PM."
expect that + clause (prepositional phrase): To think that something will happen. — "We expect that it will rain tomorrow."
expect someone to + verb (prepositional phrase): To think someone should do something. — "The teacher expects students to be quiet."

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