anticipates

VERB

expect; predict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

VERB

act in advance of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay forestall prepare for prevent

STRONG

apprehend block hinder intercept precede preclude

WEAK

be early be one step ahead of beat someone to it hold back provide against

Antonyms

STRONG

allow forward help permit

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready doubt

Example Sentences

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Fubo said it anticipates, subject to board approval, Bowen will be appointed a member of the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Morgan Stanley anticipates Google Cloud to grow 106%, reaching $214 billion in 2027, followed by 44% growth in 2028 to reach $308 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Fervo anticipates that geothermal power from its Utah plant will cost roughly $7,000 per kilowatt of electricity.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Nike anticipates fiscal fourth-quarter sales to decline 2% to 4%, primarily due to China, as shares have slumped 75% in five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Turns out not using the number is harder than Jus anticipates, especially when he’s alone with nothing but memories of his homeboy.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone