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

The biotech company announced Friday that it anticipates revenue growth of 15% and 25% this year.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Pegula: "She moves like a cat. She's wonderful. She's got the perfect serve. She's smart. She anticipates well."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

It anticipates gross booking value will increase by a mid-teens percentage, driven by rise in nights and seats booked, as well as average daily rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The report anticipates that tighter credit and liquidity next year will force decelerating AI capex, more credit events and the Federal Reserve being forced to adopt a more dovish approach.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 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

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