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- [an-tis-uh-peyt]
- /ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪt/
- /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tis-uh-peyt]
- /ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪt/
Definitions of anticipating word
- verb with object anticipating to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee: to anticipate pleasure. 1
- verb with object anticipating to expect; look forward to; be sure of: to anticipate a favorable decision. 1
- verb with object anticipating to perform (an action) before another has had time to act. 1
- verb with object anticipating to answer (a question), obey (a command), or satisfy (a request) before it is made: He anticipated each of my orders. 1
- verb with object anticipating to nullify, prevent, or forestall by taking countermeasures in advance: to anticipate a military attack. 1
- verb with object anticipating to consider or mention before the proper time: to anticipate more difficult questions. 1
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Origin of anticipating
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin anticipātus taken before, anticipated (past participle of anticipāre), equivalent to anti- (variant of ante- ante-) + -cip- (combining form of capere to take) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Anticipating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anticipating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
anticipating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anticipating
adjective anticipating
- all set — prepared; ready
- predictive — of or relating to prediction: losing one's predictive power.
- hoping — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
- in place — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
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