Synonyms for

Anticipating

Verb / æˈntɪsʌˌpeɪtɪŋ / Another word for anticipating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To look forward to or expect something to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

promise foresee forestall anticipate foreknow forebode predict lookfor previse counter call foretell lookto prognosticate expect awaiting expecting forecasting predicting projecting awaiting hoping envisioning foreseeing predicting prophesying visualizing divining

Synonyms by register

Formal

expecting foreseeing predicting projecting

Informal

looking forward to expecting figuring on banking on

Literary

foreseeing presaging auguring

Antonyms

disregarding ignoring forgetting unconcerned unaware unmindful unprepared

Common collocations

  • anticipating the future
  • anticipating change
  • anticipating needs
  • anticipating problems
  • anticipating results
  • anticipating success
  • anticipating a move

Word family

noun anticipation
verb anticipate
adjective anticipatory

Usage note

While 'anticipating' often implies a positive expectation, it can also refer to expecting something negative or simply preparing for an event. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. She is anticipating her birthday party next week.
  2. The students are anticipating their summer break.
  3. The dog is anticipating his owner's return from work.
  4. I am anticipating a good grade on my test.
  5. The crowd is anticipating the start of the concert.

Quotes

  • "I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter." - Walt Disney
  • "The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all." - Emily Dickinson

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