What does EXPECT mean?

Pronunciation
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
17
Words With Friends score
19
How common
Very common

Meaning

verb

  1. regard something as probable or likely“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”
  2. consider obligatory; request and expect“We require our secretary to be on time”
  3. look forward to the probable occurrence of“We were expecting a visit from our relatives”
  4. consider reasonable or due“I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed”
  5. look forward to the birth of a child“She is expecting in March”
  6. be pregnant with“She is bearing his child”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

expects18expecting21

Anagrams of EXPECT

except17

Words inside EXPECT

12 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

cepe8cete6exec13cee5cep7pec7pee5 pet5 tee3 et2ex9 pe4

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Anagrams of EXPECT

Word lists

Questions

Is EXPECT a valid word in word games?

EXPECT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is EXPECT worth?

EXPECT is worth 17 points with Scrabble letter values and 19 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EXPECT?

12 other words, including EX, ET, PET and PEE.