Definition of anticipate

• v. t. - To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.
• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.
• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.
• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.
• v. t. - 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.