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anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb
  1. To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

    Similar: preclude

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

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

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

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

    Similar: expect, foresee, foretaste

Synonymsexpect, foresee, foretaste, look forward to, preclude

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