Expects

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Regards something as likely to happen or anticipates its occurrence, or requires something as rightfully due. Expects implies looking forward to something with confidence or demanding something as reasonable.

“The company expects to see significant growth in sales during the holiday season.”

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Synonyms

anticipates awaits foresees predicts

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Wordle

Contains EX- opening with two vowels (E, E); watch for -PECTS ending

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points; the X (8 points) and P (3 points) provide excellent scoring

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