anticipating

An example of anticipating is bringing rain gear on a hike in case clouds roll in.

An example of anticipating is filing taxes before the deadline.

An example of anticipating is getting money ahead of time by taking a full advance on a paycheck.

An example of anticipating is when a parent knows their child will use the excuse of not having the supplies needed in order to do a school project, so they pick up all the supplies ahead of time, and then remind their child to get going on it.

An example of anticipating is feeling super excited and unable to stop thinking about an upcoming vacation to Hawaii.

An example of anticipating is when a woman is nervous knowing her husband will be mad when he finds out how much she charged on her last shopping spree.