expect

verb32 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

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.

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.

Used to indicate the source of the expectation.