expects

VERB

believe strongly; anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

await forecast foresee hope predict suppose take think

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

STRONG

disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook

VERB

want, wish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call for demand require

STRONG

exact

WEAK

count on insist on look for rely upon

Example Sentences

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Management expects to cut costs by $750 million in fiscal 2027 and $3 billion over four years through fiscal 2030.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The firm expects automakers to have sold 244,000 new EVs in the U.S. in the second quarter, down 22% compared to a year earlier.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

It also expects savings from accelerating the use of Artificial Intelligence, with around £50m a year of "digital" efficiencies.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Kroger said it expects the deal to add to adjusted earnings per share in the second full year after closing, before transaction and integration costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“Yeah. It’s just that, well, no one expects a kid to be doing the kinds of things you’re doing.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen