Anticipate

==English==
===Alternative spellings===
* antecipate
===Etymology===
 , perfect passive participle of ; from , + . See Capable.
===Pronunciation===
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===Verb===
# To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
#: To anticipate and prevent the duke's purpose. --R. Hall.
#: He would probably have died by the hand of the executioner, if indeed the executioner had not been anticipated by the populace. -- Thomas Babington Macaulay.
# to take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
#: The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.
# to know of (something) before it manifests.
#: to anticipate the pleasures of a visit
#: to anticipate the evils of life
#: Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport
# to eagerly wait for (something)
#: Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.
====Usage notes====
The words anticipate and expect both regard some future event as likely to take place. Nowadays they are often used interchangeably although anticipate is associated with acting because of an expectation. (E.g. skilled sportsmen anticipate the action and position themselves accordingly.)
====Synonyms====
* preclude
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* expect, foretaste, foresee
====Related terms====
* anticipation
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* Japanese: 楽しみにする (tanoshimi ni suru)
* Russian: 
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==Italian==
===Verb===
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