anticipate
verb (used with object)
to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee.
has anticipated
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present perfectof anticipate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company also expects to take a $1.5 billion revenue hit from losing exclusivity over certain products—part of a so-called patient cliff Wall Street has anticipated for years.
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
“The lower prices could enable higher volumes, which we do not believe Novo has anticipated for 2026,” SEB says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
During a debate on Brooks's fitness during the trial, Ms Ayling said her prosecution team "has anticipated" such requests being made by the defendant.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025
On expansion discussions with San Diego State, which has anticipated a membership invitation for months, Kliavkoff added:
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
“No more than he knew that the Beggar King would die young, or that Khal Drogo would follow him into the grave. Very little of what the fat man has anticipated has come to pass.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
