anticipating

1. regard something as probable or likelyExamples: "The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow"Synonyms: anticipate, expect

2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of timeSynonyms: anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall

3. realize beforehandSynonyms: anticipate, foreknow, foresee, previse

4. make a prediction about; tell in advanceExamples: "Call the outcome of an election"Synonyms: anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate, promise

5. be excited or anxious aboutSynonyms: anticipate, look for, look to

6. be a forerunner of or occur earlier thanExamples: "This composition anticipates Impressionism"Synonyms: anticipate