definition of
expect

[1] #1 expect v. [anticipate] regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow". wn

[2] #2 expect v. [ask, require] 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". wn

[3] #3 expect v. [look, await, wait] 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". wn

[4] #4 expect v. consider reasonable or due; "I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed". wn

[5] #5 expect v. look forward to the birth of a child; "She is expecting in March". wn