ANTICIPATORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANTICIPATORY?

Need another word that means the same as “anticipatory”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “anticipatory” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Anticipatory” are: prevenient, eager, excited, agog, waiting with bated breath, breathless, waiting, hopeful

Anticipatory as an Adjective

Definitions of "Anticipatory" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “anticipatory” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• In anticipation.
• Happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something.
• (of a breach of contract) taking the form of an announcement or indication that a contract will not be honoured.

Synonyms of "Anticipatory" as an adjective (8 Words)

agog	Very eager or curious to hear or see something. Papa was agog with curiosity.
breathless	(of the air) not stirred by any wind or breeze; stiflingly still. A breathless flight.
eager	(of a person’s expression or tone of voice) keenly expectant or interested. Eager to learn.
excited	In an aroused state. The excited children.
hopeful	Having or manifesting hope. He remained hopeful that something could be worked out.
prevenient	In anticipation. The prevenient eighteenth century justice system.
waiting	Being and remaining ready and available for use. Found her mother waiting for them.
waiting with bated breath	Being and remaining ready and available for use.

Usage Examples of "Anticipatory" as an adjective

• An anticipatory flash of excitement.

Associations of "Anticipatory" (30 Words)

anticipate	Guess or be aware of (what will happen) and take action in order to be prepared. This is to anticipate the argument.
anticipation	The introduction in a composition of part of a chord which is about to follow in full. They manned the telephones in anticipation of a flood of calls.
aspirant	An ambitious and aspiring young person. A lofty aspirant.
assume	Put clothing on one’s body. It is reasonable to assume that such changes have significant social effects.
assumption	Arrogance or presumption. We re working on the assumption that the time of death was after midnight.
astrologer	A person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future. He was advised by astrologers to delay his departure.
conjecture	Form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information. Many conjectured that the jury could not agree.
expect	Consider obligatory request and expect. One might expect that Hollywood would adjust its approach.
expectancy	The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen. They waited with an air of expectancy.
expectation	Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. I sat down in expectation of a feast of nostalgia.
farsighted	Able to see distant objects clearly. Large goals that required farsighted policies.
forebode	Have a presentiment of (something bad. I foreboded mischief the moment I heard.
forecast	Indicate by signs. Rain is forecast for Scotland.
forecasting	A statement made about the future.
foresee	Realize beforehand. It is impossible to foresee how life will work out.
guess	An estimate or conclusion formed by guessing. I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again.
guesswork	The process or results of guessing. Answering this question will involve you in a certain amount of guesswork.
maybe	A mere possibility or probability. He was standing maybe 20 or 30 feet away.
morbidity	The quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you. The levels of air pollution are associated with increased morbidity from respiratory diseases.
optimistically	In a way that shows hope and confidence about the future. The bank optimistically predicts an economic growth rate of 5 percent.
preconception	A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation. He did not even try to confirm his preconceptions.
predict	Make a prediction about tell in advance. He predicts that the trend will continue.
prediction	The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future. A prediction that economic growth would resume.
presume	Unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges. Two of the journalists went missing and are presumed dead.
presuppose	Tacitly assume at the beginning of a line of argument or course of action that something is the case. Your argument presupposes that it does not matter who is in power.
prospect	The possibility of future success. His prospects as a writer are excellent.
speculation	An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. This is pure speculation on my part.
suppose	Expect believe or suppose. I suppose I got there about noon.
supposition	A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence. They were working on the supposition that his death was murder.
surmise	A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence. He surmised that something must be wrong.