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expectation The act of anticipating that something will happen or that someone will behave in a certain way. ■ "I expected my boss to be angry when I arrived late, but instead he was surprisingly understanding and gave me a pass."
Given A gift or favor, usually without any expectation of a return. ■ Jane gave John her homemade apple pie. In return, John gave Jane his favorite book about dinosaurs.
requested To make a formal or polite request for something, typically with the expectation of receiving it. ■ "I requested to see the manager but he was out sick."
Tenure The period of time that a person holds a position or office, often with the expectation of continued employment. ■ "After serving his tenure as president, he decided to retire and spend the rest of his days playing golf."
volunteer A person who willingly offers their time and resources to help others, usually without expectation of payment. ■ "I'm a volunteer at the local animal shelter. I love getting to cuddle with all the puppies!"
conform To act or appear in accordance with a certain standard, law, or expectation. ■ John decided to conform to the dress code of the office by wearing a tie and slacks, even though he had always been more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy.
dispatch To send someone on a task or mission, often with the expectation that they will return with something important. ■ The boss dispatched me to go get some coffee from the store across the street. I brought back a whole bag of donuts instead.
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
gratuitous adjective:, 1. Given, done, or expressed without any reason or expectation of a reward; unmerited., 2. Said or done in order to show good manners or politeness; excessive. ■ "I always give my friend a birthday present every year, even though she never asks for one - it's just my way of showing gratitude."
Investment An act of committing money or resources to a project, venture, or business with the expectation of earning a return. ■ "I invested all my savings in that new app and now I can't even afford a cup of coffee!"
Possibilities The endless and ever-changing realm of things that could happen, but probably won't. ■ "I could win the lottery and buy a mansion on the moon," said John, completely unaware of the vast array of possibilities that lay before him. Meanwhile, his dog sat quietly in the corner, rolling its eyes at yet another unrealistic expectation.