ANTICIPATE

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. verb regard something as probable or likely. — synonyms: expect
  2. verb act in advance of. — synonyms: foresee, forestall, counter
  3. verb realize beforehand. — synonyms: previse, foreknow, foresee
  4. verb make a prediction about. — synonyms: predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, promise
  5. verb be excited or anxious about. — synonyms: look_for, look_to
  6. verb be a forerunner of or occur earlier than.

Examples

  • “The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.”
  • “Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport”
  • “Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.”

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