expect (third-person singular simple present expects, present participle expecting, simple past and past participle expected) (ambitransitive) To predict or believe that something will happen EXPECT definition: 1. to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive: 2. normal and what usually….

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Learn more. expect, hope, look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning. The Hollywood Reporter: Expect High-Profile “Streaming Casualties” by 2024, PwC Study Warns