anticipate
Usage
What are other ways to say anticipate?
To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble? To expect something implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To hope for something implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. To await (wait for) something implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone.
Example Sentences
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Chinese state media has said there are significant casualties, while Nepalese officials anticipate "huge scale loss".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
You’ll need to first figure out what your spending is or, for a better estimate, what you anticipate your spending will be when you retire.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Schools are starting the year with a rule that is not written into their internal regulations, except perhaps for those that tried to anticipate something, but that remains very limited."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The findings could help researchers anticipate how mutations affecting the initiator may alter gene activity and contribute to a range of disorders.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
What they did not anticipate, however, was Lawrence’s reaction to the publication the following March of their note in the Physical Review.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Our Constitution anticipates that there will be clashes between the branches of our government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Oxford Economics anticipates that manufacturers who stand to be most impacted include those in the cement, paper, printing, wood, clothing and electronics equipment sectors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
He anticipates that both will use their mobility to make plays if the pocket collapses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
As the memory business evolves in the coming years, Sandisk’s management anticipates that the company will be able to maintain extreme profitability.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
“He anticipates it constantly when you’re abroad,” she said.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Of the 12 prospects Mozeliak acquired at the trade deadline, he said he anticipated two — designated hitter/catcher Moises Ballesteros and infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. — would have a chance to make next year’s team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Sandro Tonali anticipated being "more nervous" than usual about coming up against former club Newcastle United for the first time.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Due for release on November 19, the highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" has also drawn criticism because its physical game box contains only a download code.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Treasury yields rose on Friday ahead of a highly anticipated keynote speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But he hadn't anticipated it happening to me.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
Even so, the research provides another glimpse into changes that may occur long before Alzheimer's becomes clinically visible and underscores the value of basic research aimed at understanding and, eventually, anticipating the disease.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
A slight decline in global bond yields was helped by lower oil prices, with some investors anticipating that further measures from the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
After several movie announcements at San Diego Comic-Con last month, fans had been anticipating Marvel’s D23 presentation would focus on its series slate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Not only that - I got up this morning anticipating being in the audience, on your behalf, for a Farage victory speech, here in Clacton, and then doing an interview him afterwards.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
He’s smiling now, waving his phone to show you he’s been anticipating this moment.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing anticipate
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