Anticipating

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of anticipating

verb to regard as probable; expect or predict

Example Sentences

A1 I am anticipating my birthday party next week.

A2 She is anticipating the arrival of her family from overseas.

B1 The students are anticipating the results of their final exams.

B2 The company is anticipating a decrease in sales due to the current economic situation.

C1 The scientist is anticipating a breakthrough in their research that could change the field.

C2 The team is eagerly anticipating the launch of their new product in the market.

Examples of anticipating in a Sentence

formal The investors are eagerly anticipating the quarterly report to make informed decisions.

informal I'm anticipating the new season of my favorite TV show to start soon.

slang I'm so hyped, I can't stop anticipating the concert next week!

figurative She was like a child anticipating Christmas morning, waiting for the surprise party.

Grammatical Forms of anticipating

past tense

anticipated

plural

anticipatings

comparative

more anticipating

superlative

most anticipating

present tense

anticipate

future tense

will anticipate

perfect tense

have anticipated

continuous tense

is anticipating

singular

anticipating

positive degree

anticipating

infinitive

to anticipate

gerund

anticipating

participle

anticipated

Origin and Evolution of anticipating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'anticipating' originated from the Latin word 'anticipatus', which means 'to take beforehand'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anticipating' has evolved to encompass not just the act of taking something beforehand, but also the act of expecting or looking forward to something.