Expectation and Intent

Expectation

Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.

Intent and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Expectation".

Intent

Intent noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

Expectation and intent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Intent".

How words are described

full full expectation full intent
clear clear expectation clear intent
usual usual expectation usual intent
original original expectation original intent
Other adjectives: sheer, romantic, strong, real, little, sole, general.
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