expects
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛkts]
Word
Context: "anticipation"
(verb) to think something will happen in the future or to believe that someone will do something. It's like when you believe your friend will come to your birthday party because they said they would.
Example
She expects her friends to arrive by noon for the surprise party.
Example
He doesn't expect his team to lose the game since they've been practicing hard.
Example
What do you expect will happen during the school play?
Context: "obligation"
(verb) to think that someone should do something or that it is their duty to do it. It's similar to when a teacher thinks that students should do their homework.
Example
The teacher expects all the students to turn in their assignments on time.
Example
Parents do not expect their children to stay up late on school nights.
Example
What do you expect from your friends when they come over to play?
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