English Dictionary
Definition of “anticipative”
Word Frequency
anticipate (ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt
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Definitions
verb
- may take a clause as object to foresee and act in advance of ⇒
he anticipated the fall in value by selling early
- to thwart by acting in advance of; forestall ⇒
I anticipated his punch by moving out of reach
- also intr to mention (something) before its proper time ⇒
don't anticipate the climax of the story
- may take a clause as object to regard as likely; expect; foresee ⇒
he anticipated that it would happen
- to make use of in advance of possession ⇒
he anticipated his salary in buying a house
- to pay (a bill, etc) before it falls due
- to cause to happen sooner ⇒
the spread of nationalism anticipated the decline of the Empire
Derived Forms
anˈticiˌpator nounanˈticipatory, anˈticipative adjective
anˈticipatorily, anˈticipatively adverb
The use of anticipate to mean expect should be avoided
Word Origin
C16: from Latin anticipāre to take before, realize beforehand, from anti-ante- + capere to takeSponsored Links
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