ANTICIPATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Anticipate.
How to pronounce anticipate:
US
Anticipate - as a verb
Regard something as probable or likely
Example: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expect17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a prediction about; tell in advance
Example: "Call the outcome of an election"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call6forebode14foretell11predict12prognosticate18promise11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guess6hazard19pretend10venture10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be excited or anxious about
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
look forlook toHypernyms (Closely Related)
await8expect17look8wait7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
Example: "This composition anticipates impressionism"
Example Sentences
"I anticipate that it will rain tomorrow."
"We anticipate a high turnout for the event."
"She eagerly anticipates her birthday every year."
"The students anticipate the upcoming holiday break."
"He didn't anticipate the heavy traffic on his way to work."
Word Game Points
Is ANTICIPATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anticipate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANTICIPATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ANTICIPATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anticipate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANTICIPATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ANTICIPATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anticipate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANTICIPATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
