How to Use "Anticipate" with Example Sentences

anticipate (v): to expect or be excited about something

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Used with adverbs:

"I am highly anticipating my vacation."
(highly, eagerly)

"I am nervously anticipating my test results."
(nervously, anxiously)

Used with nouns:

"We were anticipating your arrival."
(arrival, return)

"He's always anticipating a problem."
(a problem, the worst)

"The new restaurant is anticipating a large crowd."
(crowd, turnout)

Example sentences:

"We don't anticipate things getting any better."

"The bill was higher than we anticipated."