Definition of 'anticipate'

Verb

1. regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
      Synonyms: expect
2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
      Synonyms: foresee forestall counter
3. realize beforehand
      Synonyms: previse foreknow foresee
4. make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
      Synonyms: predict foretell prognosticate call forebode promise
5. be excited or anxious about
      Synonyms: look for look to
6. be a forerunner of or occur earlier than; "This composition anticipates Impressionism"

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