consider reasonable or due; "Im expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed"
look forward to the birth of a child; "She is expecting in March"
regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow" (同)anticipate
look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted" (同)look, await, wait
belief about (or mental picture of) the future (同)outlook, prospect