Expect of Meaning in English

expression

US

ɪkˈspɛkt/ /ˈəv

ik-SPEKT uhv

UK

ɛkspˈɛkt/ /ˈɒv

ek-SPEKT ov

Definition

To believe that someone should do something or have certain qualities; to have expectations regarding someone's behavior, actions, or abilities.

Usage & Nuances

Nearly always followed by a person or group (e.g., 'expect of you', 'expect of students'). More formal or serious than 'expect from', which is less common. Often used to describe responsibilities or standards placed on someone.

• Spanish: esperar de
• Portuguese (BR): esperar de
• Portuguese (PT): esperar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 期望...（对某人有期望）
• Chinese (Traditional): 期望...（對某人有期望）
• Hindi: से आशा रखना - से अपेक्षा करना
• Arabic: يتوقع من
• Bengali: প্রত্যাশা করা (কারো থেকে) - আশা করা (কারো থেকে)
• Russian: ожидать от
• Japanese: 〜に期待する
• Vietnamese: mong đợi ở - trông đợi vào
• Korean: ~에게 기대하다
• Turkish: -den beklemek
• Urdu: توقع کرنا (کسی سے)
• Indonesian: mengharapkan dari

Example Sentences

What do you expect of your students?

basic

My parents expect a lot of me.

basic

The company expects honesty of all employees.

basic

I don't think that's too much to expect of her.

natural

You can’t expect of others what you wouldn’t do yourself.

natural

It’s amazing what people sometimes expect of their friends.

natural