NYT Dictionary

EXPECT

/ɪkˈspɛkt/
Verbex-PECTex-pect · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025

Meaning

To predict or believe that something will happen

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin expectāre, infinitive form of exspectō (“look out for, await, expect”), from ex (“out”) + spectō (“look at”), frequentative of speciō (“see”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anticipatehopelook forbargain forcall fordemandwantwishawaitabide

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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