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Expect

usgb/ɪkˈspekt/Volume
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Certainty Level

Use 'expect' when you are quite sure about future events, but there is still some uncertainty.

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I expect she'll finish the report by Friday.
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Predicting Behavior

'Expect' can convey belief in how people will behave based on past actions.

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Given his punctuality, I expect Tom to be on time.
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