Hyphenation of EXPECT

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word EXPECT? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

EX-PECT

Definitions of EXPECT:

1.	Regard something as probable or likely The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
2.	Consider obligatory Request and expect We require our secretary to be on time Aren't we asking too much of these children? I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
3.	Look forward to the probable occurrence of We were expecting a visit from our relatives She is looking to a promotion He is waiting to be drafted
4.	Consider reasonable or due I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed
5.	Look forward to the birth of a child She is expecting in March
6.	Be pregnant with She is bearing his child The are expecting another child in January I am carrying his child

Synonyms of EXPECT:

verb	anticipate, judge
verb	ask, require, demand
verb	look, await, wait
verb	see, consider, reckon, view, regard
verb	have a bun in the oven, bear, carry, gestate, give birth, deliver, bear, birth, have
verb	look, await, wait

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Hyphenator

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