Words that rhyme with expect
Expect is a 2-syllable word with 91 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abject, advert, affect. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of expect
- regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
- consider obligatory; request and expect; "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"
- look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
2 syllables
- abject
- advert
- affect
- aspect
- bisect
- checked
- collect
- confect
- connect
- correct
- defect
- deflect
- deject
- detect
- dialect
- direct
- dissect
- effect
- eject
- elect
- erect
- flecked
- infect
- inflect
- inject
- insect
- inspect
- necked
- neglect
- object
- prefect
- project
- prospect
- protect
- reflect
- reject
- respect
- select
- subject
- suspect
- transect
- trisect
- wrecked
- reelect
- convect
- resect
- perfect
- decked
- pandect
- deregt
- reinspect
- porrect
- prelect
- reinfect
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "expect" in lyrics
See how expect is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"It's Esoteric and Inspectah Deck, what you expect?"
7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words -
"Bowlin ball paint, big truck, what did you expect"
8Ball and Devius — Er'Body Kno' Me -
"I got hoes that's as ill as you, what'chu expect?"
A.G. f/ Mr. Mudd — Be With
What do these rhymes mean?
- abject
- of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak
- advert
- a public promotion of some product or service give heed (to)
- affect
- the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion have an effect upon
- architect
- someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
- aspect
- a distinct feature or element in a problem
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "expect" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abject, advert, affect create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "expect" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.