Synonyms of EXPECTS

verb

1. regard something as probable or likely

   • EXPECT17
   • ANTICIPATE14

2. consider obligatory; request and expect

   • ASK7
   • REQUIRE16
   • EXPECT17

3. look forward to the probable occurrence of

   • EXPECT17
   • LOOK8
   • AWAIT8
   • WAIT7

4. consider reasonable or due

   • EXPECT17

5. look forward to the birth of a child

   • EXPECT17

6. be pregnant with

   • BEAR6
   • CARRY10
   • GESTATE8
   • EXPECT17

   Also: have a bun in the oven.