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an·tic·i·pate
\anˈtisəˌpāt, aan-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin anticipatus, past participle of anticipare to anticipate, from anti- ante- (II) + -cipare (from -cipere, from capere to take) — more at heave
transitive verb
1. : to consider in advance : give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to
< the author had anticipated the question in a preceding chapter >
2. : to cause to occur prematurely
< it is impossible for the bank to anticipate payment — J.A.Todd >
: meet (an obligation) before a due date
3.
a. : to deal with in advance : counter, guard against, or forestall by prior action
< anticipating the action of the enemy and taking due precautions >
b. : to foresee and satisfy or fulfill beforehand
< anticipating the customers' demands >
4. : to realize or actualize before an expected or plausible time
< anticipating the happiness of heaven >
5. : to use or expend in advance of actual possession
< anticipating his salary and buying many clothes >
6. : to act before (another) often with the intent or effect of checking or countering
< anticipating his opponent and protecting the threatened area >
7. : look forward to as certain
< to anticipate the stormy weather >
intransitive verb
1. : to come before the expected time — usually used of medical symptoms
2. : to speak or write in a way conditioned by knowledge or expectation of what will be treated later
Synonyms: see foresee, prevent |