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anticipate v.
expect v.

VERB

anticipate

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

Antonyms

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doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

VERB

expect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

await forecast foresee hope predict suppose take think

STRONG

apprehend assume calculate conjecture contemplate divine envisage feel figure foreknow gather imagine look presume presuppose reckon sense surmise suspect trust understand

WEAK

bargain for bargain on be afraid count on hope for in the cards look ahead to look for look forward to see coming watch for

Antonyms

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disbelieve

STRONG

disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook

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Nunez however added that some would have to wait for the fire to be put out in the areas where it was still active.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

He doesn’t have time to wait for their conclusions before acting to tame inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Howe replaced Steve Bruce as manager in November 2021, and ended Newcastle's 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy by winning the 2025 Carabao Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Recent inflation data and contained inflation expectations give policymakers scope to wait for greater clarity before acting, the chief global strategist said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Dad rolls his eyes, and I wait for Aunt Melissa to snap at him for using her childhood nickname.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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