Example : The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow.

Synonyms : anticipate

Example : We require our secretary to be on time.
Aren't we asking too much of these children?.
I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons.

Synonyms : ask, require

Example : We were expecting a visit from our relatives.
She is looking to a promotion.
He is waiting to be drafted.

Synonyms : await, look, wait

Example : I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed.

Example : She is expecting in March.

Example : She is bearing his child.
The are expecting another child in January.
I am carrying his child.

Synonyms : bear, carry, gestate, have a bun in the oven