1. to think or believe that something will happen or that someone will do something
2. to think that something should happen or that someone should do something
3. to be pregnant and waiting for a baby to be born
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘expecting a baby’

Examples

• I expect the train to arrive at 3 PM.
• We expect good behavior from all students.
• She expects her guests to be on time.
• The weather forecast expects rain tomorrow.
• My parents expect me to do well in school.
• They are expecting their first child in June.
• I didn’t expect to see you here today.
• The company expects profits to increase this year.