expected

Words with a similar base: expected

'expected'

[expect.v.01] as in: regard something as probable or likely

Examples:
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow

'expected'

[ask.v.04] as in: consider obligatory; request and expect

Examples:
We require our secretary to be on time
Aren't we asking too much of these children?
I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons

'expected'

[expect.v.03] as in: look forward to the probable occurrence of

Examples:
We were expecting a visit from our relatives
She is looking to a promotion
he is waiting to be drafted

'expected'

[expect.v.04] as in: consider reasonable or due

Examples:
I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed

'expected'

[expect.v.05] as in: look forward to the birth of a child

Examples:
She is expecting in March

'expected'

[have_a_bun_in_the_oven.v.01] as in: be pregnant with

Examples:
She is bearing his child
The are expecting another child in January
I am carrying his child

'expected'

[expected.a.01] as in: considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

Examples:
prepared for the expected attack

0.011s for 7 cards

© 2023–2026 Bureau WO