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ANTICIPATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Anticipate.

How to pronounce anticipate:

US

Anticipate - as a verb

Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Realize beforehand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Make a prediction about; tell in advance

Example: "Call the outcome of an election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be excited or anxious about

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTICIPATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anticipate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ANTICIPATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ANTICIPATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anticipate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTICIPATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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