Anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

verb

  1. To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

  2. To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

    The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.

  3. To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

    Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport

Synonyms: expect, foresee, foretaste, look forward to, preclude

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