anticipate

verb

1. 1

   be a forerunner of or occur earlier than

   This composition anticipates Impressionism

2. 2

   regard something as probable or likely

   The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow

3. 3

   realize beforehand

4. 4

   make a prediction about; tell in advance

   Call the outcome of an election

5. 5

   be excited or anxious about

6. 6

   act in advance of; deal with ahead of time