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Meanings of expect in English

Portuguese
aguardar
Catalan
expectar
Spanish
aguardar

To look forward to, as to something that is believed to be about to happen or come.

aguardar
Portuguese
aguardar

Be pregnant with.

aguardar
Portuguese
requerer
Catalan
demanar
Spanish
pedir

To consider obligatory; request and expect.

requerer
Usage of expect in English
1
Julian Barnes: 'Do you expect Europe to cut us a good deal?
The Guardian
2
He said he didn't expect similar legislation to be adopted in Europe.
Reuters
3
However, Mr Size did not expect there to be a power crisis.
Radio NZ
4
We did not expect to resolve that question today, the official said.
Reuters
5
Market players expect these factors will continue to influence prices next year.
Reuters
6
We expect our members will vote to protect their terms and conditions.
The Guardian
7
Experts expect the other political parties to announce energy market plans too.
The Guardian
8
Because of that, we can certainly expect added political risk, she said.
Reuters
9
However, environment groups do not expect these to be given enough protection.
The Guardian
10
Civil Defence said people could expect flooding, slips and possible power cuts.
Radio NZ
11
Analysts expect PNC Financial Services Group Inc will also start this year.
Reuters
12
Dealmakers expect more political intervention to save companies of strategic national interest.
Reuters
13
As for your first question, however, I expect we can answer that.
James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing
14
Creditors said they expect to have the new offer in coming days.
Reuters
15
I expect the market to still trade sideways going forward, said Wong.
Reuters
16
We expect government support to continue, if and when it is needed.
Reuters
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