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Synonyms of anticipate

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Another word for anticipate is expect. Other synonyms of anticipate are discount, preclude and provide.

Synonyms and similar words for anticipate

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

  • precludeTo remove the possibility of; to rule out; to prevent or exclude; to render impossible.
  • provide
  • preempt
  • discountTo take into consideration beforehand; to anticipate and form conclusions concerning (an event).

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

verbTo eagerly wait for (something).

  • look forward toTo anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.

Meaning of anticipate

  1. verb To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
  2. verb To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
  3. verb To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

Full definition of anticipate

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Questions about synonyms of anticipate

What is another word for anticipate?
Anticipate has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as expect, discount, preclude and provide.
What does anticipate mean?
Anticipate means to act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

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