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expect

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

expect

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expect is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, expect is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofexpect

1verb
  • To predict or believe that something will happen

    Synonyms: anticipate, hope, "look for"

    Example: "He never expected to be discovered."

  • To consider obligatory or required.

    Synonyms: "call for", demand

  • To consider reasonably due.

    Synonyms: hope, want, wish

    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.
  • To wait for; to await.

    Synonyms: await

  • To wait; to stay.

    Synonyms: wait

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