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   an·tic·i·pate

   /anˈtisəˌpāt/

   verb

   • 1. regard as probable; expect or predict: "she anticipated scorn on her return to the theater" Similar expectforeseepredictthink likelyforecastprophesyforetellcontemplate the possibility ofallow forbe prepared forcount onbank onlook forbargain oninformal:reckon onfigure onarchaic:apprehend
   • ▪ guess or be aware of (what will happen) and take action in order to be prepared: "they failed to anticipate a full scale invasion" Similar preemptforestallinterceptsecond-guessinformal:beat someone to itbeat someone to the drawbeat someone to the punch
   • ▪ look forward to: "Stephen was eagerly anticipating the break from the routine of business" Similar look forward toawaitcount the days untilinformal:lick one's lips overOpposite dread
   • 2. act as a forerunner or precursor of: "he anticipated Bates's theories on mimicry and protective coloration" Similar foreshadowprecedeantedatecome/go beforebe earlier than
   • ▪ come or take place before (an event or process expected or scheduled for a later time): "this is to anticipate the argument"
   • ▪ act before (someone) in expectation of what they will do; forestall: "I'm sorry, go on. I did not mean to anticipate you"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the senses ‘to take something into consideration’, ‘mention something before the proper time’): from Latin anticipat- ‘acted in advance’, from anticipare, based on ante- ‘before’ + capere ‘take’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. anticipative adjective
   • 2. anticipator noun

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   The meaning of ANTICIPATE is to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to. How to use anticipate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anticipate.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTICIPATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it: No job cuts are anticipated under the new ownership. [ + (that) clause ] I don’t anticipate (that) we’ll solve all our problems with one meeting. We anticipate criticism but plan to go ahead anyway.

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   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.

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   To anticipate something is to be expecting it. Your dog might be waiting by the door, anticipating his next walk or squirrel chase. "Anticipating something" also often implies that you are preparing to take some action because of your expectations — like when you anticipate your chess opponent's next move and plan a counterattack.

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   to imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it: No job cuts are anticipated under the new ownership. [ + (that) clause ] I don’t anticipate (that) we’ll solve all our problems with one meeting. We anticipate criticism but plan to go ahead anyway.

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   Definition of anticipate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. a. To see as a probable occurrence; expect: We hadn't anticipated the crowds at the zoo. I anticipated that you might be in a hurry. b. To think of (a future event) with pleasure; look forward to: She anticipated a pleasant hike in the country. 2. a.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANTICIPATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.

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    anticipate (doing) something anticipate (something doing) something to think with pleasure and excitement about something that is going to happen We eagerly anticipated the day we would finish school.

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    anticipate meaning, definition, what is anticipate: to expect that something will happen and...: Learn more.