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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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Palo Alto Networks anticipates third-quarter sales of $2.9 billion, a 29% increase, with adjusted EPS flat at 80 cents.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He anticipates Okta becoming a centralized platform that customers use for both human and AI agent identities.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

In the current second quarter, the company anticipates same-store sales will increase by a mid-to-high single-digit percentage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Alfonsi made her comments as the “60 Minutes” staff anticipates significant changes in the coming days, which could include shifting the lineup of correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Jay, taut and grim-faced, anticipates when to loosen or tighten the rope.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes