Anticipate

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1. Verb

To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.

2. Verb

To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate has anticipated a part of his argument.

3. Verb

To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.

4. Verb

To foretaste or foresee; to have a previous view or impression of; as, to anticipate the pleasures of a visit; to anticipate the evils of life.

5. Verb

regard something as probable or likely; "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
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6. Verb

make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the outcome of an election"
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