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anticipates

VERB

expect; predict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

VERB

act in advance of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay forestall prepare for prevent

STRONG

apprehend block hinder intercept precede preclude

WEAK

be early be one step ahead of beat someone to it hold back provide against

Antonyms

STRONG

allow forward help permit

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready doubt

Example Sentences

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The company now anticipates spending between $125 billion and $145 billion in 2026, up from a forecasted range of $115 billion to $135 billion previously.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Wright also anticipates doing this work will get cheaper over time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Swiss private-equity company said it anticipates inflows in evergreen funds, which offer wealthy investors access to assets such as private equity and private credit, to exceed outflows in the first half of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Alphabet said on its last earnings call that it anticipates $180 billion to $190 billion in capital expenditures for the year and for that spending to meaningfully increase in 2027.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Turns out not using the number is harder than Jus anticipates, especially when he’s alone with nothing but memories of his homeboy.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone