예상하다, 기대하다, 예기하다
To believe that something will happen or is likely to be true, often concerning future events or outcomes.
예문:
"We expect heavy traffic during the holiday weekend, so we should leave early."
"The company expects sales figures to improve significantly in the next quarter."
"I didn't expect the movie to be so emotionally gripping."
요구하다, 바라다, 기대하다
To require or demand something from someone because it is considered necessary, appropriate, or rightfully due in a given situation.
예문:
"As a manager, I expect punctuality and professionalism from all my staff."
"You cannot expect perfection from someone who is just starting out in the job."
"The teacher expects students to complete all homework assignments before class."
기다리다, 고대하다, 맞이하다
To wait for the arrival of a person or thing.
예문:
"We are expecting guests for dinner around seven o'clock tonight."
"The package was expected yesterday, but it hasn't arrived yet."
임신하다, 해산하다
(Euphemistic, usually in continuous form) To be pregnant.
예문:
"Sarah and Tom are expecting their first child in the spring."
"She is expecting, so we need to make sure she avoids heavy lifting."
생각하다, 추측하다
(Informal) Used to indicate that one supposes or thinks something is true, often without firm evidence.
예문:
""Will the meeting be long?" "I expect so, given the agenda.""
"You're tired after that long flight, I expect?"