eng: expect

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Meaning
means	(verb) regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow" expect, anticipate
means	(verb) consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons" ask, expect, require
means	(verb) look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted" wait, await, expect, look
means	(verb) consider reasonable or due; "I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed" expect
means	(verb) look forward to the birth of a child; "She is expecting in March" expect
means	(verb) be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child" bear, gestate, expect, have a bun in the oven, carry