Synonyms for expected

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-spekt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspɛkt

Top 10 synonyms for expected

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Définition of expected

Origin : 1550s, "wait, defer action," from Latin expectare/exspectare "await, look out for, desire, hope," from ex- "thoroughly" (see ex-) + spectare "to look," frequentative of specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)).
Figurative sense of "anticipate, look forward to" developed in Latin, attested in English from c.1600. Used since 1817 as a euphemism for "be pregnant." Related: Expected; expecting.

adj wonted
adj anticipated

Example sentences :

And were you as unhappy as you expected to be during this visit?
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

From what we had heard, we expected to find you in the city.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Besides, he had four quarts left, for which he expected to find a ready sale.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

But think of my people, and what's expected of me—think of Mr. Shepler.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

She had her duty to perform, and she expected to be taken care of till it was done.
Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford

He had not expected to see as many people as he had seen that day.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

On the whole, it was not so bad as he expected; at least, there was less violence and more despair.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But the recognition of his merit came sooner than could have been expected.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The expected conference is over: but my difficulties are increased.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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