expect — to think or believe something will happen
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think or believe something will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspekt/
Korean meaning: 기대하다, 예상하다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스펙**트
Example Sentences
- My mom expects me to call her every day, but sometimes I forget and she sends the FBI to find me.
- I expected the movie to be good, but it was so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.
- Students are expected to submit their assignments on time.
expect
VERB//ɪkˈspekt//
to think or believe something will happen
💡 Concept
Parents expect their daughter to walk through the door at exactly six o'clock.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspekt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixex--
Rootspect
Origin
라틴어에서 '밖으로(ex) + 보다(spectare)'의 의미로, 멀리 내다보며 무언가가 올 것을 기다린다는 뜻에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
respectprotectdetectreflect
respect
protect
detect
reflect
🔗Collocations
expect to do
expect from someone
as expected
highly expected
expect the worst
beyond expectations
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom expects me to call her every day, but sometimes I forget and she sends the FBI to find me.”
😄 Fun example
“I expected the movie to be good, but it was so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.”
“Students are expected to submit their assignments on time.”
“We expect good weather for the picnic this weekend.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
anticipatepredictforeseeawaitassume
Antonyms
doubtdespairfear
Related
expectationunexpectedexpectantexpectable
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