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expected

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ɪkˈspɛktəd// UK //ɛkspˈɛktɪd// ex·pect·ed General-service

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.


SIMPLE

I expected the train to be late today.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager expected a full report by Friday afternoon to prepare for the weekend board meeting.

COMPLEX

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.

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Often followed by an object and a to-infinitive ('expected him to go') or a that-clause.

Pitfall

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.

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