<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of: I expect to read it. I expect him later. She expects that they will come.</li><li>to look for with reason or justification: We expect obedience.</li><li>Informal: to suppose or surmise; guess: I expect that you are tired from the trip.</li><li>to anticipate the birth of (one's child): Paul and Sylvia expect their second very soon.</li></ul>