# anticipatorily

**Pronunciation:** /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtərəli/ · an-tih-sih-PAY-tuh-ruh-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner that shows expectation or preparation for something about to happen.

## Examples

- The crowd cheered anticipatorily when the band members walked onto the stage.
- He smiled anticipatorily, knowing the surprise gift was hidden behind the curtain.
- The team worked anticipatorily to finish the report before the deadline arrived.

## Synonyms

- eagerly — Focuses on the excitement or enthusiasm of the expectation.
- expectantly — Focuses on the state of waiting for a specific outcome.
- proactively — Focuses on taking action before an event occurs.
- foreseeingly — Focuses on the intellectual awareness of a future event.

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