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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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The market anticipates Nvidia’s quarterly revenue to exceed $80 billion, with Q2 guidance near $90 billion.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Home Depot’s upcoming earnings report anticipates a 4.3% year-over-year EPS decline to $3.41, with revenue rising 4.3% to $41.59 billion.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The market now anticipates interest-rate hikes by the Fed,” Commerzbank Research’s Carsten Fritsch says in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It still anticipates adjusted earnings per share at around 2.20 euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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