Unexpecting
verb (used with object)
1.
to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of:
I expect to read it. I expect him later. She expects that they will come.
2.
to look for with reason or justification:
We expect obedience.
3.
Informal. to suppose or surmise; guess:
I expect that you are tired from the trip.
4.
to anticipate the birth of (one’s child):
Paul and Sylvia expect their second very soon.
Idioms
5.
be expecting, to be pregnant:
The cat is expecting again.
verb (transitive; may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
1.
to regard as probable or likely; anticipate: he expects to win
2.
to look forward to or be waiting for: we expect good news today
3.
to decide that (something) is requisite or necessary; require: the boss expects us to work late today
see: when least expected
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