English Synonym Finder

expect

Definitions

To regard something as likely to happen.

To consider something as due or required.

To look forward to the occurrence of an event.

Examples

I expect that the package will arrive by tomorrow afternoon.

You should not expect him to agree with your proposal without further discussion.

The company expects to see a significant increase in revenue this quarter.

Synonyms

anticipate await foresee predict assume presume count on

Antonyms

doubt disbelieve ignore dismiss neglect forget overlook