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Anticipating

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

📖 Definitions of "Anticipating"

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

    "The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument."

  3. 3

    To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

    "Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport"

  4. 4

    To eagerly wait for (something)

    "Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas."

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