expect

verb

How many syllables in expect?

There are 2 syllables in the word expect.

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Divide expect into syllables:

ex · pect

How to pronounce expect:

Definition of expect:

expect (verb):: to regard as likely; to consider probable or certain

Synonyms for expect:

anticipate

assume

await

believe

conjecture

evaluate

guess

hypothecate

hypothesise

hypothesize

imagine

judge

look

opine

pass judgment

presume

reckon

speculate

suppose

theorise

theorize

think

trust

wait

Antonyms for expect:

acknowledge

appreciate

apprehend

be aware

be aware of

be conscious

be conscious of

be informed of

behold

cognize

comprehend

concede

conceive

discern

fathom of

get

grasp

grok

have

have knowledge of

know

learn

notice

perceive

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