anticipate in WordNet English dictionary

1. be a forerunner of or occur earlier than
   "This composition anticipates Impressionism"
   anticipate 
   
2. regard something as probable or likely
   "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"
   expect  anticipate 
   
3. realize beforehand
   anticipate  previse  foreknow  foresee 
   
4. make a prediction about; tell in advance
   "Call the outcome of an election"
   predict  foretell  prognosticate  call  forebode  anticipate  promise 
   
5. be excited or anxious about
   anticipate  look for  look to 
   
6. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
   anticipate  foresee  forestall  counter