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To predict or believe that something will happen

Example: He never expected to be discovered.

To consider obligatory or required.

To consider reasonably due.

Example: You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.

(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

The process by which somebody expects something.

Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

Example: The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare.