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anticipate
[ an-tis-uh-peyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee:
to anticipate pleasure.
- to expect; look forward to; be sure of:
to anticipate a favorable decision.
- to perform (an action) before another has had time to act.
- to answer (a question), obey (a command), or satisfy (a request) before it is made:
He anticipated each of my orders.
- to nullify, prevent, or forestall by taking countermeasures in advance:
to anticipate a military attack.
Synonyms: , ,
- to consider or mention before the proper time:
to anticipate more difficult questions.
- to be before (another) in doing, thinking, achieving, etc.:
Many modern inventions were anticipated by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Finance.
- to expend (funds) before they are legitimately available for use.
- to discharge (an obligation) before it is due.
verb (used without object)
- to think, speak, act, or feel an emotional response in advance.
anticipate
/ æˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
- may take a clause as object to foresee and act in advance of
he anticipated the fall in value by selling early
- to thwart by acting in advance of; forestall
I anticipated his punch by moving out of reach
- also intr to mention (something) before its proper time
don't anticipate the climax of the story
- may take a clause as object to regard as likely; expect; foresee
he anticipated that it would happen
- to make use of in advance of possession
he anticipated his salary in buying a house
- to pay (a bill, etc) before it falls due
- to cause to happen sooner
the spread of nationalism anticipated the decline of the Empire
Usage Note
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈپˌ貹ٴǰ, noun
- ˈپ貹ٴǰ, adverb
- ˈپ貹ٴǰ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·پ··貹·· adjective
- ·پ··貹·ٴǰ noun
- ··پ··貹ٱ verb (used with object) preanticipated preanticipating
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anticipate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anticipate1
Example Sentences
Christopher Dring, editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Game Business, said he expected to see price rises elsewhere too - particularly for the most anticipated titles, such as the latest edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
It is understood the conversations are likely to be with European and Commonwealth leaders, with no call to President Trump currently anticipated.
Confusion over the details — and the fact that the rates Trump announced were much higher than most economists anticipated — has sent stocks tumbling and businesses and global leaders scrambling for clarity.
Fans will no doubt have been excited to see the hotly anticipated Metroid Prime 4, the first game in the series in 18 years.
At the same time, winds are anticipated to remain strong over the coming days, which are capable of spreading fires faster.
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What are other ways to say anticipate?
To anticipate something is to look forward to it or to be sure of it. How is anticipate different from expect, hope, and await? Learn more on .
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