anticipates

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expect; predict v.
act in advance of v.

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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anticipates

He anticipates intense interest in artificial intelligence and the infrastructure behind it, particularly data centers.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

The university said it "anticipates the majority of classes will run as normal" from Monday and that it would seek to minimise the impact of strike action on students.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Drax anticipates its new solar and wind assets to cut costs and improve pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Under such a scenario, he anticipates that longer-dated Treasury yields would probably climb, weighing on the stock market, while the “debasement trade” could be reignited.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

In Cuban son, however, the melody is elastic in the other direction: it anticipates the main beat.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall