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anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/verb4 syllables

Anticipate means: make a prediction about; tell in advance.

Synonyms for anticipate23

verb, as in make a prediction about; tell in advance

predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, promise

verb, as in regard something as probable or likely

expect, look, await, wait

verb, as in act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

foresee, forestall, counter

verb, as in realize beforehand

previse, foreknow, foresee

verb, as in be excited or anxious about

look for, look to

also used for anticipate

preclude, provide, preempt, discount, foretaste, look forward to

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What does anticipate mean?6

verb

1

make a prediction about; tell in advance“Call the outcome of an election”

2

regard something as probable or likely“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”

3

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

4

realize beforehand

5

be excited or anxious about

6

be a forerunner of or occur earlier than“This composition anticipates Impressionism”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with anticipate?2

three syllables

dissipate

four syllables

participate
Show 26 near rhymes
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Anticipate in a sentence

  • Anticipating a cold winter, we bought a bigger stove.CK
  • I was anticipating a feeling of immense, deep calm.AlanF_US
  • He always knew how to anticipate my every wish.Nuel
  • I anticipate that that won't be a problem.CK
  • We didn't anticipate their buying a new car.CK
  • Some people can anticipate death way before it strikes them.LoverofEnglish
  • We do not anticipate their buying a new car.CC
  • I anticipate that there will be problems on their expedition.CK

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Forms of anticipate

as a verb

past tense
anticipated
present participle
anticipating
third-person singular
anticipates
past participle
anticipated