Anticipating
Synonyms for anticipate
verb expect; predict
count on
foresee
assume
await
forecast
see
conjecture
visualize
figure
prophesy
entertain
foretell
suppose
prognosticate
divine
wait
bargain for
jump the gun
prepare for
be afraid
count chickens
cross the bridge
foretaste
have a hunch
hope for
look for
look forward to
plan on
prevision
promise oneself
see coming
see in the cards
wait for
Antonyms for anticipating
doubt
be surprised
be amazed
be unready
Synonyms
verb act in advance of
delay
prevent
forestall
hinder
apprehend
preclude
intercept
precede
block
hold back
prepare for
be early
be one step ahead of
beat someone to it
provide against
Antonyms
permit
doubt
allow
forward
help
be surprised
be amazed
be unready
Usage Notes
Despite claims that anticipate should only be used to mean “to perform (an action) or respond to (a question, etc.) in advance” or “to forestall,” it has been used widely since the 18th century as a synonym for expect, often with an implication of pleasure: We anticipate a large turnout at the next meeting. This use is standard in all types of speech and writing.
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