Anticipated

verb

Word Frequency: 12.0

Definitions

1.verbTo act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

2.verbTo take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

"The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument."

3.verbTo know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

"Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport"

4.verbTo eagerly wait for (something)

"Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas."

5.adjectiveExpected to arrive; scheduled

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