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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Nobody expects the president to write his own speeches, even if nowadays we can count on plenty of improvisation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
UBS expects euro covered bonds new issuance to reach around 180 billion euros by the end of this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Shin expects operating profit to fall 71% from a year earlier in 3Q and 76% in 4Q and net profit to slump 74% in 3Q and 82% in 4Q.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Kim expects chip exports to jump 175% this year and 41% next year, with long-term agreements by semiconductor companies likely to help the country sustain strong exports and current-account surpluses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She tells me about the standards of behavior she expects.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
