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How to Use "Expect" with Example Sentences
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expect
(v):
to think something will happen or someone will do something; to wait for someone or something to arrive; to consider something is necessary
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Used with adverbs:
"
He
confidently
expects
to be chosen.
"
(confidently)
"
She
fully
expected
her students to listen.
"
(fully, rightly, naturally)
"
I do
not necessarily
expect
this project to be easy.
"
(not necessarily, not really)
"
They were
half
expecting
their idea to fail.
"
(half, somewhat)
"
He
initially
expected
his job to be easy.
"
(initially, originally)
"
I don't
seriously
expect
her to understand my point.
"
(seriously, honestly)
Used with prepositions:
"
She
expects
effort
from
her students.
"
(from)
Used with nouns:
"
I'm
expecting
an
answer
from him today.
"
(answer, apology, announcement, call, reply, response)
"
The weatherman said to
expect
snow
.
"
(snow, rain, fog)
"
She's
expecting
some good
news
.
"
(news)
"
He always
expects
the
worst
.
"
(worst)
"
He
expects
honesty
from his employees.
"
(honesty, loyalty, obedience, perfection)
"
I'm
expecting
visitors
later.
"
(visitors, company)
"
The company
expects
backlash
for their announcement.
"
(backlash, protests)
"
His
failure
was
expected
.
"
(failure, recovery, return, assistance, arrival)
"
They are
expecting
a
baby
next year.
"
(baby)
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