Anticipate — synonyms, definition

1. anticipate (Verb)

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anticipate (Verb) — Regard something as probable or likely. ex. "The meteorologists are anticipating rain for tomorrow"

anticipate (Verb) — Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.

anticipate (Verb) — Realize beforehand.

anticipate (Verb) — Make a prediction about; tell in advance. ex. "anticipate the outcome of an election"

anticipate (Verb) — Be excited or anxious about.

anticipate (Verb) — Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than. ex. "This composition anticipates Impressionism"

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