anticipate (Meaning)
anticipate (v)
regard something as probable or likely
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
realize beforehand
make a prediction about; tell in advance
be excited or anxious about
be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
anticipate (v. t.)
To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.
To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate has anticipated a part of his argument.
To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.
To foretaste or foresee; to have a previous view or impression of; as, to anticipate the pleasures of a visit; to anticipate the evils of life.
Synonyms & Antonyms of anticipate
Synonyms:
- depend (on or upon)
- foretell
- wait (for)
- contemplate
- assume
- view
- envisage
- rely (on or upon)
- envision
- presume
- eye
- look for
- count (on or upon)
- look forward to
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
anticipate Sentence Examples
- As the project manager, I anticipate potential challenges and devise contingency plans to ensure a smooth execution.
- Investors eagerly anticipate the quarterly earnings report to gauge the financial health of the company.
- The weather forecast allows us to anticipate upcoming storms and take necessary precautions.
- During the product development phase, engineers carefully anticipate potential issues to prevent future malfunctions.
- Teachers anticipate students' questions and prepare comprehensive explanations to foster better understanding.
- As the chef, I anticipate the needs of the kitchen staff, ensuring a well-coordinated and efficient cooking process.
- Effective leaders anticipate changes in the market and adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- The detective tried to anticipate the criminal's next move by analyzing their past behavior.
- Parents often anticipate the needs of their children, providing support and guidance before challenges arise.
- A seasoned negotiator learns to anticipate the other party's demands, facilitating successful agreements.
FAQs About the word anticipate
regard something as probable or likely, act in advance of; deal with ahead of time, realize beforehand, make a prediction about; tell in advance, be excited or
expect, await, watch (for),predict, foresee, hope (for), depend (on or upon), foretell, wait (for), contemplate
question,question,doubt, doubt,
As the project manager, I anticipate potential challenges and devise contingency plans to ensure a smooth execution.
Investors eagerly anticipate the quarterly earnings report to gauge the financial health of the company.
The weather forecast allows us to anticipate upcoming storms and take necessary precautions.
During the product development phase, engineers carefully anticipate potential issues to prevent future malfunctions.
