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1 Expectation
subs.P. προσδοκία, ἡ, P. and V. ἐλπίς, ἡ.Opinion, view: P. and V. δόξα, ἡ, γνώμη, ἡ.Contrary to expectation: P. and V. παρὰ γνωμήν; or use adj., P. παράδοξος.On the tiptoe of expectation: use adj., P. μετέωρος, ὀρθός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Expectation
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2 expectation
[ekspek-]1) (the state of expecting: In expectation of a wage increase, he bought a washing-machine.) προσδοκία2) (what is expected: He failed his exam, contrary to expectation(s); Did the concert come up to your expectations?) προσδοκία -
3 expectation
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4 beyond expectation
(much more or much better than expected: The plan succeeded beyond all expectations; The hotel was beyond our expectations.) απροσδόκητος -
5 await
[ə'weit](to wait for: We await your arrival with expectation.) αναμένω, περιμένω -
6 beyond
[bi'jond]1) (on the farther side of: My house is just beyond those trees.) πέρα από2) (farther on than (something) in time or place: I cannot plan beyond tomorrow.) πέρα από3) (out of the range, power etc of: beyond help.) πέραν4) (other than: What is there to say beyond what's already been said?) εκτός από•- beyond expectation
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7 excite
1) (to cause or rouse strong feelings of expectation, happiness etc in: The children were excited at the thought of the party.) συγκινώ,εξάπτω2) (to cause or rouse (feelings, emotions etc): The book did not excite my interest.) διεγείρω•- excitability
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- excitedly
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8 expect
[ik'spekt]1) (to think of as likely to happen or come: I'm expecting a letter today; We expect her on tomorrow's train.) προσδοκώ,περιμένω2) (to think or believe (that something will happen): He expects to be home tomorrow; I expect that he will go; `Will she go too?' `I expect so' / `I don't expect so' / `I expect not.') πιστεύω, αναμένω3) (to require: They expect high wages for their professional work; You are expected to tidy your own room.) απαιτώ4) (to suppose or assume: I expect (that) you're tired.) υποθέτω•- expectant
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9 expectant
1) (full of hope or expectation: the expectant faces of the audience.) ανυπόμονος2) (expecting (a baby): an expectant mother.) μέλλουσα(μητέρα),έγκυος -
10 thrill
[Ɵril] 1. verb(to (cause someone to) feel excitement: She was thrilled at/by the invitation.) συναρπάζω, προκαλώ / νιώθω ρίγη συγκίνησης2. noun1) (an excited feeling: a thrill of pleasure/expectation.) ρίγος, ανατριχίλα2) (something which causes this feeling: Meeting the Queen was a great thrill.) συγκίνηση•- thriller- thrilling -
11 Anticipation
subs.Expectation: P. προσδοκία, ἡ, P. and V. ἐλπίς, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Anticipation
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12 Apprehension
subs.Arrest: P. σύλληψις, ἡ.Perception: P. and V. αἴσθησις, ἡ.Fear: P. and V. φόβος, ὁ.Expectation: P. προσδοκία, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Apprehension
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13 Beyond
prep.Of time or place: P. and V. πέρα (gen.).Of place only, across: P. and V. πέραν (gen.).The parts beyond: P. and V. τοὐπέκεινα (gen.).measure: P. and V. ὑπερ (acc.).Beyond description: P. and V. κρείσσων λόγου, V. κρείσσων ἢ λέξαι.Beyond measure: see Exceedingly.Beyond one's strength: P. παρὰ δύναμιν, ὑπὲρ δύναμιν.Reguiring nothing beyond sufficient support: πέρα ἱκανῆς τροφῆς οὐδὲν ἀξιοῦντες (Plat., Critias, 110D).——————adv.Of time, place or degree: P. and V. πέρα.Of place only: P. and V. πέραν.Farther: P. and V. περαιτέρω.More: P. and V. πλέον, V. ὑπέρτερον.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Beyond
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14 Expectancy
subs.See Expectation.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Expectancy
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15 Hope
subs.Expectation: P. προσδοκία, ἡ.——————v. intrans.P. and V. ἐλπίζειν, V. ἐπελπίζειν.Expect: P. and V. προσδέχεσθαι, προσδοκᾶν.Hope for: P. and V. ἐλπίζειν (acc.).Expect: P. and V. προσδέχεσθαι (acc.). προσδοκᾶν (acc.).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Hope
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16 Outlook
subs.Place for watching: P. περιωπή, ἡ, P. and V. σκοπιά, ἡ, V. σκοπή, ἡ (also Xen.).Expectation: P. προσδοκία, ἡ.The future: P. and V. τὸ μέλλον.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Outlook
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17 Past
prep.Beyond: P. and V. πέρα (gen.).Exceeding: P, and V. ὑπέρ (acc.).Past description: use P. and V. κρείσσων λόγου, or V. κρείσσων ἢ λέξαι.Past bearing: use intolerable.Go past: P. and V. παρέρχεσθαι.——————adj.Gone, vanished: Ar. and V. φροῦδος (rare P.).Of time: P. and V. παρελθών, P. παρεληλυθώς.Past time: P. and V. ὁ παρελθὼν χρόνος.Past actions: P. τὰ γεγενημένα.Things past and done: V. ἐξειργασμένα, τά.In the past: use adv., P. and V. πάλαι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Past
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18 Promise
v. trans. or absol.P. and V. ὑπισχνεῖσθαι, ἐπαγγέλλεσθαι, ἐπινεύειν, V. ὑπίσχεσθαι, συναινεῖν (also Xen.), αἰνεῖν, καταινεῖν, P. κατεπαγγέλλεσθαι.absol., P. and V. ὑφίστασθαι, P. ὑποδέχεσθαι, ἀναδέχεσθαι, V. ἐξαγγέλλεσθαι.Pledge oneself: Ar. and P. ἐγγυᾶσθαι.Promise to be, be likely to be: P. and V. μέλλειν (infin.).Promise well: P. and V. εὖ προχωρεῖν.——————subs.P. and V. ὑπόσχεσις, ἡ, P. ἐπάγγελμα, τό.Hope, expectation: P. and V. ἐλπίς, ἡ.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Promise
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19 Prospect
subs.View: P. and V. ὄψις, ἡ.Range of view: P. ἔποψις, ἡ.Expectation: P. προσδοκία, ἡ, P. and V. ἐλπίς, ἡ.Ruin one's prospects: P. διαφθείρειν τὰ πράγματα.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Prospect
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20 Reckoning
subs.Expectation: P. and V. δόξα, ἡ.In sooth much have my hopes baulked me of my reckoning: V. ἦ πολύ με δόξης ἐξέπαισαν ἐλπίδες (Eur., H.F. 460).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Reckoning
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