expect definition

1. regard something as probable or likely
• examples: The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
2. look forward to the probable occurrence of
• examples: We were expecting a visit from our relatives
• examples: She is looking to a promotion
• examples: he is waiting to be drafted
3. consider reasonable or due
• examples: I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
4. look forward to the birth of a child
• examples: She is expecting in March