expects verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: ex-pects (2) English Definition Regards something as likely to happen. Example Sentence She expects that she will pass the exam. US IPA /ɪkˈspekts/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ɪkˈspekts/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms anticipates awaits predicts foresees hopes Antonyms doubts despairs Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link