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- pronunciation:
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spek
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of waiting for or looking forward to.
The dog sits by the door at the same time each day in expectation of its owner's return from work.- similar words:
- anticipation
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| definition 2: |
a belief that something is likely to happen.
They brought umbrellas because of their expectation of rain.- similar words:
- anticipation, prospect
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| definition 3: |
something wished or hoped for, especially an achievement made by oneself or others.
Mrs. Cho had high expectations of her son, and she especially hoped he would become a surgeon. |
| related words: |
hope, outlook, wish |
The word expectation
contains the following part:
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
  Example words:
aspect, conspicuous, despise, expectation, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, perspective, prospect, respect, respective, special, species, specific, specimen, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, spectrum, speculate, suspect, suspicious
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