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anticipate
verb
be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- NTICIPAT
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
“This composition anticipates Impressionism”
verb
regard something as probable or likely
“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”
verb
realize beforehand
verb
make a prediction about; tell in advance
“Call the outcome of an election”
verb
be excited or anxious about
verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
In context
Example Sentences
This composition anticipates Impressionism
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
Call the outcome of an election
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