expect
verb (used with object)
to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of.
expects
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present tense formof expect (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP, said Monday he now expects house prices to slump by 15% in the current downturn, compared with an earlier forecast of between 10% and 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The airline expects to carry 214 million passengers in its current fiscal year, up three percent from 2025/26.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The carrier said it expects fuel prices to remain high "well into 2027" unless there is a "swift resolution" to the conflict.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The company hit $29 billion in revenue last year and expects around $35 billion this year, fueled in part by work on data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The night before Christmas and all through the house I am Adah who expects no gifts, Adah who does not need or care what others say.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
