expect
ex.pect \ik-'spekt\ \-'spek-t*-b*l\ \-ble-\ vb [L exspectare to look
forward to, fr. ex- + spectare to look]at, fr. spectus, pp. of specere to
look - more at SPY archaic 1: WAIT, STAY 2: to look forward 3: to be
pregnant archaic 1: AWAIT 2: SUPPOSE, THINK 3: to anticipate or look
forward to the coming or occurrence of 4a: to consider probable or certain
{~ to be forgiven} 4b: to consider reasonable, due, or necessary 4c: to
consider obligated or in duty bound r outcome. EXPECT implies a high degree
of certainty and usu. involves the idea of preparing or envisioning; HOPE
implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the
possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen; LOOK suggests a
degree of expectancy and watchfulness rather than confidence or certainty -
ex.pect.able aj SYN syn EXPECT, HOPE, LOOK mean to await some occurrence o