- present tense form of expect (3rd person singular).
expects
Example Sentences
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ANZ Research expects the official manufacturing PMI to fall to 49.9 from 50.3 in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Management broadly painted an optimistic view of next year, when it expects that companies and governments will look to replenish their inventories and solidify new supply connections as the war reshapes energy markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
ANZ expects the nonmanufacturing PMI to edge down to 50.0 from 50.2, citing adverse summer weather that constrained services and construction activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Amex reported Friday that its second-quarter revenue was up 10% to $19.64 billion, and the company now expects a 10% increase for the year, as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I think you impressed him. He’s very kind but expects perfection.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
