ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anticipative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Anticipative is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to anticipation; inclined to anticipate; expectant.

Example Sentences

[…] protestations of friendship, and expressions anticipative of the pleasure which must inevitably flow from so happy an acquaintance, were exchanged […]

Synonyms for anticipative

Depending on context, synonyms include expectant.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include expectant, anticipatory, proleptical, prevenient, expected, prevoyant.

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