mindmap root((期望)) expect implies a high degree of certainty and involves the idea of preparing and envisioning: I ~ to be finished by Tuesday. hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen: she ~s to find a job soon. look followed by for, suggests a degree of expectancy and watchfulness rather than confidence or certainty: we ~ for great things in the new year; followed by to, it suggests strongly a counting on or a freedom from doubt: ~ed to their children to care for them in old age. await often adds to look for the implication of being ready, mentally or physically: we ~ your decision.