Definition of Anticipate
Anticipate
an·ti·ci·pate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To expect or look forward to something happening or arriving.
e.g. The team will anticipate a tough game against their arch-rivals.
(verb)
to prevent by taking action in advance;
e.g. She wore extra protective shields to anticipate the opponents powerful blows.
(verb)
to act as a forerunner of;
e.g. He anticipated Darwin's theory of 'Natural Selection' in his research.
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