anticipate
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
/ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
verb
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To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
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To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
"The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument."
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To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
"Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport"
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To eagerly wait for (something)
"Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas."
Synonyms:
expect, foresee, foretaste, look forward to, preclude