v.tr.
1. (often foll. by to + infin., or that + clause) a regard as likely; assume as a future event or occurrence. b (often foll. by of) look for as appropriate or one's due (from a person) (I expect cooperation; expect you to be here; expected better of you).
2 colloq. (often foll. by that + clause) think, suppose (I expect we'll be on time).
3 be shortly to have (a baby) (is expecting twins).
Phrases and idioms:
be expecting colloq. be pregnant.
Derivatives:
expectable adj.
Etymology: L exspectare (as EX-(1), spectare look, frequent. of specere see)