anticipator verb
an·tic·i·pate
The verb form of anticipator is anticipate
A aDefinitions
- verb with object anticipator to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee: to anticipate pleasure. 1
- verb with object anticipator to expect; look forward to; be sure of: to anticipate a favorable decision. 1
- verb with object anticipator to perform (an action) before another has had time to act. 1
- verb with object anticipator 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 anticipator to nullify, prevent, or forestall by taking countermeasures in advance: to anticipate a military attack. 1
- verb with object anticipator to consider or mention before the proper time: to anticipate more difficult questions. 1
- verb with object anticipator to be before (another) in doing, thinking, achieving, etc.: Many modern inventions were anticipated by Leonardo da Vinci. 1
- verb with object anticipator Finance. to expend (funds) before they are legitimately available for use. to discharge (an obligation) before it is due. 1
- verb without object anticipator to think, speak, act, or feel an emotional response in advance. 1