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Synonyms for anticipating
verb expect; predict- assume
- await
- count on
- forecast
- foresee
- prepare for
- see
- conjecture
- divine
- entertain
- figure
- foretell
- prognosticate
- prophesy
- suppose
- visualize
- wait
- 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 for anticipating
- doubt
- be amazed
- be surprised
- be unready
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
anticipative
adjective. expectant
anticipatory
adjective. expectant
gravid
adjective. pregnant
hopeful
adjective. optimistic, expectant
- anticipating
- anticipative
- assured
- at ease
- blithe
- buoyant
- calm
- cheerful
- comfortable
- confident
- content
- eager
- elated
- emboldened
- enthusiastic
- expecting
- faithful
- forward-looking
- high
- hoping
- inspirited
- keeping the faith
- lighthearted
- looking forward to
- reassured
- rose-colored
- rosy
- sanguine
- satisfied
- serene
- trustful
- trusting
- unflagging
- upbeat
hoping
adjective. believing
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.