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Definition of: expect
(ik·spekt′) v.t.
1. To look forward to as certain or probable; anticipate in thought.
2. To look for as right, proper, or necessary; require.
3. Colloq. To presume; suppose.
4. Obs. To wait for. See synonyms under ABIDE, ANTICIPATE. [<L ex (s) pectare <ex- out + spectare look at]
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