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Synonyms & Similar Words
expecting
waiting
awaiting
looking forward to
predicting
forecasting
envisioning
imagining
speculating
projecting
foreseeing
preparing for
planning for
getting ready for
bracing for
on the lookout for
watching for
waiting with bated breath
looking out for
keeping an eye out for
hoping for
wishing for
longing for
yearning for
anticipating with pleasure
anticipating with anxiety
Meaning of Anticipating
According to Merriam-Webster, "anticipating" means to look forward to or expect something, or to take action in preparation for something that is expected to happen.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "anticipating" as to think that something will happen or exist, or to prepare for something that you think will happen.
- The Oxford Dictionary states that "anticipating" means to regard as probable or expect, or to take action in advance of something.
Example Uses
- The team is anticipating a tough game against their rivals, so they're practicing extra hard.
- She's anticipating a big raise after her performance review, so she's already looking for a new apartment.
- The company is anticipating a surge in demand for their product, so they're increasing production.
- The tourists are anticipating a wonderful vacation, and they've been planning it for months.
- The students are anticipating their exam results, and they're all very nervous.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
delaying
putting off
procrastinating
hesitating
stalling
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
disregarding
dismissing
downplaying
underestimating
overestimating
misjudging
miscalculating
being caught off guard
being surprised
being unprepared
being unaware
being oblivious