expecting

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/ɛkˈspɛktɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To predict or believe that something will happen“He never expected to be discovered.”
To consider obligatory or required.
To consider reasonably due.“You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week.”
(continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.

noun

The process by which somebody expects something.

adjective

Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.“The expecting mother is enthusiastic about learning childcare.”

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Synonyms

anticipate hope look for await call for demand want wish wait require ask look carry gestate bear looking hoping waiting

Associated

disappointed baby child surprised twins welcomed birth imminent pregnancy shocked pregnant expect

Rhymes

unsuspecting connecting prospecting affecting effecting projecting reflecting dissecting neglecting respecting

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