In an anticipative manner; expectantly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anticipate

(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. / to take up or introduce (something) prematurely. / to know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

plural of anticipation

The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order. / The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.

expected to arrive; scheduled

simple past tense and past participle of anticipate

present participle of anticipate

plural of anticipator

One who anticipates. / A device in a thermostat that determines when to turn on or shut off the heating or cooling mechanism.