Expect
Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Synonyms for Expect
To watch and expect are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "To watch" with "Expect", this terms are similar.
To watch
Both terms in one sentence
- Expect any character who mocks him for it to watch the show for five minutes and straight away get just as hooked on it.
Source: Daytime Drama Queen - The characters act much as you would expect them too and it is especially funny to watch Ranma try to convince people he's human while simultaneously destroying every enemy he encounters.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Rosario + Vampire - Whenever somebody creates a comedic machinima using Garry's Mod, expect there to be wacky ragdoll flailing for no reason other than because it's funny to watch.
Source: Ragdoll Physics
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To watch and Expect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/expect/to_watch
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