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anticipate
verb
Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
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ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt
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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
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This composition anticipates Impressionism
The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
Call the outcome of an election
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