Aim and Expect

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Aim

Aim verb - To point or turn (something) toward a target or goal.
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Expect and aim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expect" instead a verb "Aim".
Nearby Words: aimed, aiming

Expect

Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Synonyms for Expect
Aim and expect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aim" instead a verb "Expect".
Nearby Words: expectation, expectant, expecting, expectancy, expectance

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character aim character expect character
attack aim attack expect attack
number aim number expect number
time aim time expect time
Other words: times, attacks.

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  • Video Game / Shadow Warrior (1997) It doesn't deal as much damage as you'd expect it to, and it seems to constantly miss the enemy, even with auto-aim on (hint: aim slightly to the right).
    Source: Video Game / Shadow Warrior (1997)
  • If this gamer plays fighting games, expect to see them aim for stuff like time or combo records rather than beating other players.
    Source: Challenge Gamer
  • Expect the gunman to be momentarily surprised and/or morally conflicted (long enough to give them a decent head start) and then, if they decide to shoot, take careful aim and fire.
    Source: Slower Than A Speeding Bullet
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