Estimate and Expect

Estimate

Estimate verb - To make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding.

Expect is a synonym for estimate in predict topic. In some cases you can use "Expect" instead a verb "Estimate", when it comes to topics like guess.

Expect

Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Synonyms for Expect

Estimate is a synonym for expect in predict topic. Sometimes you can use "Estimate" instead a verb "Expect".

Common collocations

amount estimate amount expect amount
number estimate number expect number
time estimate time expect time
level estimate level expect level
Other words: damage.
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