Expect and Estimate

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. In some cases you can use "Estimate" instead a verb "Expect".

Estimate

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

Expect is a synonym for estimate in predict topic. Sometimes you can use "Expect" instead a verb "Estimate", if it concerns topics such as guess.

Common collocations

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