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expect

Definition:
expect = to think that something will happen or that someone will do something

Grammatical category:
verb

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/ɪk-spɛkt/

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expect

Example

► The boss expects his employees to follow his orders.

 

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