anticipate

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: an-tic-i-pate (4)

English Definition

Regard as probable; expect or predict.

Example Sentence

We anticipate a gold medal in the competition.

US IPA /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

UK IPA /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

expect foresee predict await forecast

doubt unexpected be surprised