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ANTICIPATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Anticipating.

Anticipating - as a verb

Regard something as probable or likely

Example: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterforeseeforestall

Realize beforehand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foreknowforeseeprevise

Make a prediction about; tell in advance

Example: "Call the outcome of an election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callforebodeforetellpredictprognosticatepromise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guesshazardpretendventure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be excited or anxious about

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
look forlook to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
awaitexpectlookwait
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a forerunner of or occur earlier than

Example: "This composition anticipates impressionism"

Example Sentences

"The crowd was anticipating the start of the concert."
"The students were all anticipating their exam results."
"The employees were eagerly anticipating news of a promotion."
"The audience was anticipating a thrilling twist in the movie."
"The children were anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTICIPATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anticipating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTICIPATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is ANTICIPATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anticipating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTICIPATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is ANTICIPATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anticipating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTICIPATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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