Definitions of anticipate
to think that something will happen
The surplus was higher than projected owing to a lower than anticipated merchandise trade deficit.
to think with great certainty that something is true
We anticipate that you will begin employment with Fantele in our principal executive offices in Stockholm on July 13, 2017.
to think, especially with certainty, that something will happen and be ready for it
He had anticipated most of the questions asked by the other side and dealt with them well under cross-examination.