definition of
anticipate

[1] #1 anticipate v. [expect] regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow". wn

[2] #2 anticipate v. [foresee, forestall, counter] act in advance of; deal with ahead of time. wn

[3] #3 anticipate v. [previse, foreknow, foresee] realize beforehand. wn

[4] #4 anticipate v. [predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, promise] make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election". wn

[5] #5 anticipate v. [look for, look to] be excited or anxious about. wn