anticipate - (v.): to imagine or think about something before it happens in order to make changes or preparations for it; to think or be pretty sure that a certain thing will happen

• Synonyms: expect, predict, wait for, look forward to
• Antonyms: know for certain, doubt
• Origin: 1534 L. anticipare meaning "take care of ahead of time," from ante- "before" (as in ante meridian) + capere "to take" (as in capable)
• Example: If you have been seeing multiple A's on your corrected assignments, then you may be able to anticipate making the Honor Roll, or even getting a BUG award, at today's assembly.

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