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The definition of anticipate

7 Definitions of: anticipate

    1. verb, to foresee and act in advance of
    2. verb, to thwart by acting in advance of; forestall
    3. verb, to mention (something) before its proper time
    4. verb, to regard as likely; expect; foresee
    5. verb, to make use of in advance of possession
    6. verb, to pay (a bill, etc) before it falls due
    7. verb, to cause to happen sooner
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Synonyms: expect, predict, forecast, envisage, foresee, bank on, apprehend, foretell, await, look forward to
 

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