expects

Expects is the third-person singular present tense of the verb to expect. It denotes believing or assuming that something will happen, or that someone will do something, and can express anticipation, a likely outcome, or a requirement in certain contexts. It is used with clauses introduced by that, with to-infinitives, or with noun phrases in contractual or formal language. Examples: "The committee expects a full report by Friday," "She expects to leave at noon."

Grammatical patterns include expect that clauses (I expect that he will arrive on time), expect to do something (They expect to finish early), and expect someone to do something (The manager expects his team to work efficiently). In negative form, it becomes "does not expect" or "doesn't expect." The verb can convey a cautious forecast as well as a kind of obligation or standard, depending on context.

Etymology and related forms: expect comes from Latin exspectare, meaning "to look out for" or "to await," formed from ex- "out" + spectare "to look." It entered English in the late Middle Ages. Related forms include expectation (the noun), expected (the past participle/adjective), and expectant (one who expects or anticipates).

See also: expectation; expected; expectant; expectation management. In usage, the nuance of expect versus hope or assume centers on a belief about future events and, in some contexts, a norm or obligation implied by the speaker or a governing body.