anticipate anticipate /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/

verb

1. () Regard something as probable or likely  ( anticipate , expect )
   regard something as probable or likely
    The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
   The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
   
2. () Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time  ( forestall , counter , foresee , anticipate )
   act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
     Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.
   Sarah eagerly anticipated her favorite band's concert, counting down the days until the event.
   
3. () Realize beforehand  ( previse , foreknow , anticipate , foresee )
   realize beforehand
     I anticipate a challenging but rewarding journey ahead.
   I anticipate a challenging but rewarding journey ahead.
   
4. () Make a prediction about; tell in advance  ( call , forebode , foretell , anticipate , predict , prognosticate , promise )
   make a prediction about; tell in advance
    Call the outcome of an election
   Call the outcome of an election
   
5. () Be excited or anxious about  ( anticipate , look to , look for )
   be excited or anxious about
     I anticipate the arrival of my family, as I haven't seen them in months.
   I anticipate the arrival of my family, as I haven't seen them in months.
   
6. () Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than  ( anticipate )
   be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
    This composition anticipates Impressionism
   This composition anticipates Impressionism