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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
anticipates, anticipating, anticipated |
| definition 1: |
to look forward to; expect.
We always anticipate a great meal at our grandmother's house.- synonyms:
- count on, expect
- similar words:
- await, forecast, foresee, hope, predict, trust
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| definition 2: |
to expect and prepare for something in advance.
We anticipated their attack.- similar words:
- expect, foresee
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| related words: |
guess, ward |
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