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an⋅tic⋅i⋅pate [an-tis-uh-peyt]

verb (used with object), -pat⋅ed, -pat⋅ing. 1. to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee: to anticipate pleasure. 2. to expect; look forward to; be sure of: to anticipate a favorable decision. 3. to perform (an action) before another has had time to act. 4. to answer (a question), obey (a command), or satisfy (a request) before it is made 5. to nullify, prevent, or forestall by taking countermeasures in advance: to anticipate a military attack. 6. to consider or mention before the proper time: to anticipate more difficult questions. 7. to be before (another) in doing, thinking, achieving, etc.: 8. Finance. a. to expend (funds) before they are legitimately available for use. b. to discharge (an obligation) before it is due. -verb (used without object) 9. to think, speak, act, or feel an emotional response in advance.

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