Word Meaning

Meaning of anticipate

- To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.
- To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate has anticipated a part of his argument.
- To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.
- To foretaste or foresee; to have a previous view or impression of; as, to anticipate the pleasures of a visit; to anticipate the evils of life.

Crossword clue for anticipate

- Be aware of and prepare for
- Forestall
- Predict
- Realise beforehand
- realize beforehand