Associations to the word «Expecting»

EXPECT, verb. To look for (mentally); to look forward to, as to something that is believed to be about to happen or come; to have a previous apprehension of, whether of good or evil; to look for with some confidence; to anticipate; -- often followed by an infinitive, sometimes by a clause (with, or without, that).

EXPECT, verb. To consider obligatory or required.

EXPECT, verb. To consider reasonably due.

EXPECT, verb. (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

EXPECT, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To wait for; to await.

EXPECT, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To wait; to stay.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED, verb. To not be surprised by an unusual event. Anything could happen, and probably will.

EXPECT, verb. Regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow".

EXPECT, verb. Consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons".

EXPECT, verb. Look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted".

EXPECT, verb. Consider reasonable or due; "I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed".

EXPECT, verb. Look forward to the birth of a child; "She is expecting in March".

EXPECT, verb. Be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child".