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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“As a man who loves me some good petty drama,” Luke says, “I can’t wait for this story to unfold in the weeks ahead. Honestly, it outshines the actual football.”

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

Officials initially opted to wait for the shark to leave on its own, but took a more proactive approach amid growing concerns for its well-being.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Sometimes we wait for these meals to eat."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

We’ll have to wait for other results to see if these states follow the national mood or buck it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

He walks me out to the lobby, where I can wait for my ride.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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