How to use expect in a sentence

Examples of expect by meaning

More sentences with expect

• We expect to grow at 10% annually in the new decade.From the entry new
• We are expected to be there at six o'clock in the morning!From the entry o'clock
• He can hack like no one else and make the program work as expected.From the entry hack
• Orders were reported to have increased 2% monthly, ahead of the 1.2% expected by the street.From the entry street
• The broadcaster axed the series because far fewer people than expected watched it.From the entry axe
• It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.From the entry although
• Please forgive me if my phone goes off - I'm expecting an urgent call from my boss.From the entry forgive
• Mom made it clear what she expected from me in college.From the entry make
• The child was so spoilt that she expected everything to be done for her.From the entry spoilt
• He's not expected to live for more than a few months.From the entry live
• Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.From the entry display
• Everyone in the football stadium expected a pass play on third down.From the entry pass
• You wouldn't expect teenagers to sing opera, but these kids will knock your socks off.From the entry knock someone's socks off
• Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.From the entry study
• The Tiger quarterback took a one-step drop, expecting his tight end to be open.From the entry drop
• Don’t expect a long walk. You can only go so far in that direction.From the entry so far
• The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.From the entry elastic
• All else being equal, we can expect this factor to have no discernible effect by itself.From the entry equal
• From those to whom much has been given much is expected.From the entry much
• In some cultures, it is expected that a proper housewife should bake.From the entry bake
• They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.From the entry hope
• You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap.From the entry rap
• Heck, what did I expect? It's too muddy out to go biking today.From the entry heck
• Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.From the entry immediate
• Despite extensive simulation in the design phase, the aircraft failed to behave as expected.From the entry simulation
• Our customers in the produce department expect crisp apples and firm bananas.From the entry crisp
• A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.From the entry fairly
• The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.From the entry recognize
• He is a paradox; you would not expect him in that political party.From the entry paradox
• The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting.From the entry nod

Meaning of expect

1. verb To predict or believe that something will happen.
2. verb To consider obligatory or required.
3. verb To consider reasonably due.

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Questions about expect in a sentence

How do you use expect in a sentence?

Expect is used as a verb. For example: “I expect to be able to walk again after getting over my broken leg.”

What is a short sentence with expect?

“I am expected to behave.”

What does expect mean?

Expect means to predict or believe that something will happen.