To look forward to the probable occurrence or appearance of: expecting a phone call; expects rain on Sunday. b. To consider likely or certain: expect to see them soon. See Usage Note at anticipate. 2. To consider reasonable or due: We expect an apology. 3. To consider obligatory; require: The school expects its pupils to be on time. 4. More @Wikipedia
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