Showing Results for "expects"

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

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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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By comparison, the Congressional Budget Office expects the U.S. government’s deficit to be 5.8% of GDP in this fiscal year, and 5.7% in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The firm expects earnings-per-share guidance of $1.55 to $1.75, up from the $1.49 expected for fiscal 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But later in the year, Fundstrat expects three potential factors that could lead to another decline in stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

LA28, the organizing committee behind L.A.’s first Olympics in 40 years, expects to generate $2.5 billion in ticketing and hospitality to support what has been advertised as a privately funded Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“He expects a lot from his oldest son.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy