Synonyms of anticipates

anticipates

verb

present tense third-person singular of anticipate

1

as in expects

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expects
• awaits
• predicts
• foresees
• hopes (for)
• watches (for)
• envisions
• looks for
• envisages
• looks forward to
• assumes
• contemplates
• depends (on or upon)
• views
• relies (on or upon)
• counts (on or upon)
• presupposes
• presumes
• waits (for)
• banks on
• foretells
• eyes
• prophesies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• doubts

2

as in foresees

to realize or know about beforehand

I anticipated this unhelpful response

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foresees
• predicts
• envisions
• fears
• perceives
• divines
• foreknows
• envisages
• presages
• foretells
• dreads
• foreshadows
• visualizes
• previsions
• forefeels
• forecasts
• prefigures
• cautions
• prophesies
• discerns
• augurs
• prognosticates
• alerts
• apprehends
• forewarns
• previews
• foretokens
• descries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anticipates

Collins anticipates more movement, cutting, off-ball activity and screening. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

The India Meteorological Department anticipates the storm could have sustained winds of 75 mph at that point, with gusts probably exceeding 100 to 110 mph near the storm’s core. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

The beverage giant also anticipates that its organic revenue will climb at least 5%, a slight increase from its previous outlook of approximately 5% growth. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Given the various market pressures, Calik anticipates buyers to be cautious but not conservative for S/S ’28. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

With plans now further locked in for a new Royals stadium in Crown Center, one Crossroads-area business owner and leader anticipates impact beyond the stadium itself that will enhance the urban core. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

The Vatican anticipates the Pope will remain at Gemelli for one week. — Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

After its recognition in Parliament as an official whistleblowing entity, CIISA has since received around 30 reports (as of 1 October) and now anticipates an increase in the volume. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Over that same period, the federal government anticipates some $655 billion in cuts to Medicaid. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026