Pronunciation

/ənˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• Anticipation: The act or feeling of looking forward to something with pleasure or eagerness. For example: “The children were filled with anticipation for their summer vacation.”
• Expectation: The belief that something will happen or occur. For example: “The investors had high anticipation of a successful IPO.”

Verb

• To anticipate: To expect or foresee something before it happens; to be ready for it in advance. For example: “She anticipated her boss’s concerns and prepared a solution.”
• To forestall: To do something in advance to prevent or avoid something else. For example: “Protests were anticipated, so extra security was deployed.”

Adjective

• Anticipatory: Characterized by or showing anticipation. For example: “The anticipatory excitement was palpable in the crowd.”
• Prognosticative: Predictive or indicating what is likely to happen. For example: “The weather forecast was highly prognosticative of a storm.”

Phrases

• “Anticipate a response” means to expect a reply or reaction.
• “Anticipate problems” involves preparing for potential issues.
• “Anticipate satisfaction” implies looking forward to a pleasurable experience.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The audience was filled with anticipation for the star’s appearance.”
• Verb: “She anticipated the challenges they would face on the climb.”
• Adjective: “His anticipatory smile showed his eagerness for the event.”

Synonyms

• Expect
• Foresee
• Presage
• Presumpt
• Antici-pate (informal)
• Look forward to
• Be expecting