expecting

noun

The process by which somebody expects something.

adjective

(not comparable) Of a woman, female animal, or couple, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

Expectant.

Roots

speciospect- · Latin · look, watch

Synonyms for expecting

expectedadj anticipantn expectantadj anticipativeadj pregnantadj hopefuladj gravidadj readyadj unsurprisedadj

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