anticipating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Expecting and preparing for something in the future.

Examples

• The company is anticipating a rise in sales next quarter.

• He was anticipating the arrival of his guests with great excitement.

• By anticipating the market trends, the investors made a significant profit.

How to Use anticipating

anticipate + noun (prepositional phrase)

To expect a particular thing to happen. — "We anticipate a strong response to our new product."

anticipate + that + clause (prepositional phrase)

To expect that a particular situation or event will occur. — "They anticipate that the economy will improve next year."

anticipate + gerund (prepositional phrase)

To expect to do something in the future. — "She is anticipating moving to a new city next month."

Synonyms of anticipating

Words with a similar meaning to anticipating:

• expect
• foresee
• predict
• envisage

Antonyms of anticipating

Words with the opposite meaning to anticipating:

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect

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