Expect

Synonyms of expect

• anticipate
• foresee
• await

Antonyms of expect

• doubt
• surprise
• disbelieve

Collocations of expect

high expectations

Frequency: 70 %

She had high expectations for her new job.

expect the unexpected

Frequency: 65 %

In such a chaotic situation, it's best to expect the unexpected.

reasonable expectation

Frequency: 60 %

It's important to have reasonable expectations when starting a new project.

expect a response

Frequency: 50 %

I sent an email and now I expect a response.

expect success

Frequency: 45 %

With hard work and dedication, you can expect success.

Idiomatic Expressions for expect

• Phrase: expect the worst
  Meaning: to prepare for or anticipate a negative outcome
  Usage: It's better to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to be disappointed.