anticipate
expect / foresee / await / forestall / precede
Transitive Verb
past: anticipatedpp: anticipateding: anticipating
This word carries a dual emotional charge. In professional or strategic contexts, it describes a calculated foresight used to mitigate risk or seize an advantage, often implying a proactive stance rather than passive waiting. In personal contexts, it frequently conveys a sense of eager longing or positive suspense. While similar to expect, it suggests a more active mental engagement with the future event, often involving visualization or emotional preparation.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To expect that something will happen and prepare for it.
"The company anticipates a sharp increase in sales next quarter."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To imagine or visualize a future event with a feeling of pleasure or excitement.
"The children are eagerly anticipating the start of the summer holidays."