expect
verb32 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0
fully expect8.0
half expect7.4
To think that something is likely to happen, although it is not certain.
Expresses a mild or informal lack of expectation.
Emphasizes disbelief or questions the reasonableness of an expectation.
Indicates that an expectation is not a guaranteed outcome.
Used to express surprise or disbelief at someone's expectation.
as expected8.8
Used when an outcome matches a prior expectation.
To have high or unreasonably high standards for someone.
Means that something is normal and not surprising. 'Only' adds emphasis.
Indicates a common or popular expectation held by many people.
A time when you are not anticipating something to happen.
expect from8.1
Used to indicate the source of the expectation.
can expect8.5
would expect8.2