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Anticipate
anˈtɪsɪpeɪt
Anticipate definitions
verb
anticipate
anticipated
anticipates
anticipating
- regard as probable; expect or predict
"she anticipated scorn on her return to the theatre"
expect foresee predict think likely forecast prophesy foretell contemplate the possibility of allow for be prepared for- guess or be aware of (what will happen) and take action in order to be prepared
"analysts and economists failed to anticipate how badly the economy would perform"
- look forward to
"Stephen was eagerly anticipating the break from the routine of business"
- act as a forerunner or precursor of
"he anticipated Bates's theories on mimicry and protective coloration"
- come or take place before (an event or process expected or scheduled for a later time)
"this is to anticipate the argument"