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anticipate

verb

/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

anticipate the worst

expect, foresee, predict, await, prepare

doubt, ignore, neglect

anticipate problems, anticipate demand, anticipate success, anticipate changes

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

to teach; to give directions

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb