expect

Regard something as probable or likely.

“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”

Consider obligatory; request and expect.

“I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons”

Look forward to the probable occurrence of.

“We were expecting a visit from our relatives”

Be pregnant with.

“The are expecting another child in January”

Consider reasonable or due.

“I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed”

Look forward to the birth of a child.

“She is expecting in March”