wait for

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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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

disbelieve

STRONG

disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook

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wait for

“You, as the writer, if you want it, don’t have to wait for someone to make a reel of your script,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

However, although they did end a long wait for a victory against Roma on 3 November, United had to come from two goals down to seal a 3-2 victory in a chaotic game.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

We all wait for Mom to come home.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

From Jack London comes a kick in the ribs: “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

“You go upstairs. You unpack. You sleep. You wait for your next instructions.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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