v. t. | 1. | To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action. |
2. | To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; | |
3. | To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired. | |
4. | To foretaste or foresee; to have a previous view or impression of; |
Verb | 1. | anticipate - regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow" Synonyms: expect |
2. | anticipate - act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | |
3. | anticipate - realize beforehand | |
4. | anticipate - make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election" | |
5. | anticipate - be excited or anxious about | |
6. | anticipate - be a forerunner of or occur earlier than; "This composition anticipates Impressionism" |