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
to think or believe something will happen
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Origin
라틴어에서 '밖으로(ex) + 보다(spectare)'의 의미로, 멀리 내다보며 무언가가 올 것을 기다린다는 뜻에서 발전했습니다.
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“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.”
“We expect good weather for the picnic this weekend.”
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