expect | Definition of expect

Synonyms and Antonyms of expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

we expect their arrival late this afternoon

Synonyms of expect

anticipate, await, hope (for), watch (for)

Words Related to expect

bank on, count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon), wait (for)

envisage, envision, foresee

foretell, predict, prophesy

assume, presume, presuppose

contemplate, eye, view

Phrases Synonymous with expect

look for, look forward to

Near Antonyms of expect

doubt, question