anticipating

[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ]

anticipating Definition

• 1. regard as probable; expect or predict
• 2. look forward to
• 3. act as a forerunner or precursor of

Using anticipating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anticipating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am anticipating a great vacation next month.

• Example

  She is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her new baby.

• Example

  The dark clouds are anticipating a storm.

anticipating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anticipating

• expect
• await
• foresee
• predict
• forecast

Antonyms for anticipating

• dread
• fear
• dislike

Phrases with anticipating

• anticipate with pleasure

  to look forward to something with excitement or happiness

  Example

  I am anticipating with pleasure the arrival of my family for the holidays.

• anticipate the worst

  to prepare for the worst possible outcome

  Example

  Although I hope for the best, I always anticipate the worst when it comes to traffic.

• anticipate someone's needs

  to be aware of what someone might need and prepare for it in advance

  Example

  As a good host, she always anticipates her guests' needs and makes sure they are comfortable.

Origins of anticipating

from Latin 'anticipatus', past participle of 'anticipare', meaning 'to take before'

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Summary: anticipating in Brief

To 'anticipate' [ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ] means to regard as probable, expect, or predict. It can also mean to look forward to something with excitement or act as a forerunner of something. Phrases like 'anticipate with pleasure' and 'anticipate the worst' use 'anticipate' to denote looking forward to something with excitement or preparing for the worst possible outcome, respectively.