expect

verb

1. 1

   be pregnant with

   She is bearing his child

   The are expecting another child in January

2. 2

   look forward to the birth of a child

   She is expecting in March

3. 3

   consider reasonable or due

   I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed

4. 4

   regard something as probable or likely

   The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow

5. 5

   look forward to the probable occurrence of

   We were expecting a visit from our relatives

   She is looking to a promotion

6. 6

   consider obligatory; request and expect

   We require our secretary to be on time

   Aren't we asking too much of these children?