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expect

/ɛkˈspɛkt/ verb · British & US
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What does expect mean?

verb

To believe or be certain that something will happen or be the case; to anticipate or look forward to something. To require or demand something as a necessary or natural consequence.

Example

"I expect to arrive at the airport three hours before my flight."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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