anticipating

[ an-tis-uh-pey-ting ]

adjective

1. looking forward to something; expecting or waiting for something:

   In the absence of an exact launch date for the new version, the eagerly anticipating fans will have to be patient.

2. thinking, speaking, acting, etc., in advance:

   The fast pace of the business environment makes it imperative for organizations to adopt an anticipating stance toward changes.

Other Words From

• un·an·tic·i·pat·ing adjective
• un·an·tic·i·pat·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anticipating¹

First recorded in 1605–15; anticipate ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

Celebrating its 20th year, the market is anticipating about one million visitors over its five-week run.

From BBC

The gains are a sign that investors are anticipating big changes for the sector, which faced a crackdown under the Biden administration from regulators warning it was rife with hucksters and fraudsters.

From BBC

Other than that, however, Gomes said the team is not anticipating any other players needing procedures.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe her feisty grandmas on both sides, who were also anticipating this day, taught her that.

From Salon

The embassy had also released a statement last week saying Russia does not interfere in U.S. elections, as if anticipating such allegations on election day.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• buoyant
• cheerful
• comfortable
• confident
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• rosy
• sanguine
• trusting
• upbeat