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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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When rockets do come back online, Pendy anticipates major congestion at launch points in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 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

Although farmers in Riverside County should be able to turn to other companies to rent their honeybees for pollination needs, Teller anticipates downstream effects for bee removal customers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Jay, taut and grim-faced, anticipates when to loosen or tighten the rope.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes