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anticipate

verb /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt,ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/

a) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

To anticipate and prevent the dukes purpose. R. Hall.

b) to take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

He would probably have died by the hand of the executioner, if indeed the executioner had not been anticipated by the populace. .

Syn: preclude, expect, foretaste, foresee, look forward to

See Also: anticipation

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