expected
v.v. to think that something will happen because it is likely or planned. You also use it when you believe someone should behave in a certain way.
v. to anticipate the occurrence of an event or to regard something as likely. Often implies a belief in a person's obligation to fulfill a specific duty or standard.
I expected the train to be late today.
The manager expected a full report by Friday afternoon to prepare for the weekend board meeting.
Economists had expected a modest rise in inflation, but the sudden shift in global energy prices caused a much sharper increase than any model predicted.
Often followed by an object and a to-infinitive ('expected him to go') or a that-clause.
I am expecting that he comes.I expect him to come.When expressing a general belief about a future action, the simple present 'expect' with an infinitive is more natural than the continuous form with a that-clause.