(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.

(dated) In anticipation, in advance; anticipatedly.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anticipate

simple past tense and past participle of anticipate

expected to arrive; scheduled

plural of anticipant

One who anticipates.

In an anticipative manner; expectantly.

Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant.

Capable of being anticipated.