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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When he passes, I don’t anticipate anything coming out of this house, even though it is in a very nice area of California.
From MarketWatch
The review comes after positive data from a Phase 4 study, and the anticipated action date for the FDA decision is April 29, Sanofi said.
Hyped and anticipated, this has turned into a poor Ashes series, low on quality, individual brilliance and magic moments.
From BBC
Complicating the state’s budget process is an anticipated shortfall in the coming year.
From Los Angeles Times
However, on Friday, having previously suggested United could make at least one signing this month, Amorim said he was not anticipating new arrivals.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
