Those who learn English can know the meaning of Expect, Hope, Anticipate và Look forward to. But how to use them in the right context is not easy.

 

1. EXPECT: We use this verb when we want to show the trust that something will happen in the future.
    E.g: She expected him to arrive on the next train.
          
2. HOPE: This means "hope".
    E.g: He hopes that his favorite TV program would not be cancelled.
         
3. ANTICIPATE: This verb means "to make decisions", act and beleive that another action or event will happen.
    E.g: He anticipated the fall in the stock market by selling all his shares.
          
4. LOOK FORWARD TO: This verb phrase means "joyfully waiting for something to happen in the future".
    E.g: He was looking forward to a long holiday once the contract was signed.

* Attention: Look forward to is often used at the end of the letter - expressing expectations for the other party to respond.
    E.g: I look forward to hearing from you again.
            I am looking forward to getting information from you soon.
          
Above is the difference of 0 verbs which mean "to expect". Hopefully they are useful to anyone who learn English.

 

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