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to anticipate
01
to expect or predict that something will happen
Transitive: to anticipate that | to anticipate sth
Examples
He anticipated a positive response to his proposal.
She anticipated that the traffic would be heavy during rush hour.
02
to predict or sense something in advance and act to prepare for it
Transitive: to anticipate an upcomign situation
Examples
She anticipated the traffic and left home earlier than usual.
Anticipating her child ’s needs, she packed snacks and toys for the trip.
03
to recognize someone's desire or instruction ahead of time and act on it before being told
Transitive: to anticipate a command or request
Examples
The assistant anticipated his boss's need for coffee and brought it without being asked.
Anticipating her father ’s command, the child cleaned up her toys before he entered the room.
04
to act, speak, or think of something before someone else has the chance to
Transitive: to anticipate an idea or remark
Examples
Before I could answer, she anticipated my thoughts and spoke them aloud.
She anticipated his joke and finished the punchline before he could.
05
to eagerly await or expect something with excitement
Transitive: to anticipate a desirable event
Examples
She anticipated her birthday party with great excitement.
They are anticipating the release of the new movie next month.
06
to happen or exist before something else, signaling or preparing for its occurrence
Transitive: to anticipate sth
Examples
The invention of the telegraph anticipated modern communication technology.
The faint glow on the horizon anticipated the rising sun.
