Anticipate :: Anticipate (v. t.) To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action.
Anticipate :: Anticipate (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..
Anticipate :: Anticipate (v. t.) To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired..
Anticipate :: Anticipate (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..
Anticipation :: Anticipation (n.) The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order..
Anticipation :: Anticipation (n.) Previous view or impression of what is to happen; instinctive prevision; foretaste; antepast; as, the anticipation of the joys of heaven..