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 Word Forms

• unanticipating adjective
• unanticipatingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anticipating¹

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

Example Sentences

“We’re anticipating capital coming back into the market” in six months to three years, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

On the contrary, Republican leaders in the House told the GOP caucus to plan to return to work next week and said they would hold a news conference on Wednesday anticipating the government’s closure.

From Los Angeles Times

It will work with private companies, with the government anticipating businesses would cover at least some of the wages for job placements.

From BBC

Most host cities have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars to prepare for the World Cup and are anticipating a sizable economic boost from the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

The chain is anticipating a busy holiday season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• cheerful 
• comfortable 
• confident 
• eager 
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• sanguine 
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• upbeat