expect

Definition for expect

verb as in believe strongly; anticipate

Strongest matches

await, forecast, foresee, hope, predict, suppose, take, think

Strong matches

apprehend, assume, calculate, conjecture, contemplate, divine, envisage, feel, figure, foreknow, gather, imagine, look, presume, presuppose, reckon, sense, surmise, suspect, trust, understand

Weak matches

bargain for, bargain on, be afraid, count on, hope for, in the cards, look ahead to, look for, look forward to, see coming, wait for, watch for

verb as in want, wish

Strongest matches

call for, demand, require

Strong match

exact

Weak matches

count on, insist on, look for, rely upon

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The hosts said: "It's always such a special time on Radio 1 – artists stripping things back, surprising us with covers you'd never expect, and creating those unforgettable moments that only the Live Lounge can bring."

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McEwan told Radio 4 he would "expect questions" if an alleged physical threat had been made, but that armed police officers "seems a bit heavy-handed".

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Later this month we are expecting a 'bear pit' atmosphere at Bethpage in support of the home team's quest to regain the trophy.

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It comes as 12 potential candidates are expected to come before Kerry County Council to seek support for a presidential nomination.

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The series begins in Perth on 21 November and England are expected to have a largely settled team.

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