regard something as probable or likely; The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow

[ Syn: anticipate ]

consider obligatory; request and expect; We require our secretary to be on time; Arent we asking too much of these children?; I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons

[ Syn: ask , require ]

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

[ Syn: look , await , wait ]

consider reasonable or due; I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed'

look forward to the birth of a child; She is expecting in March'

be pregnant with; She is bearing his child; The are expecting another child in January; I am carrying his child

[ Syn: have a bun in the oven , bear , carry , gestate ]