anticipate

anticipate is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To be before in doing; to do or take before another; to preclude or prevent by prior action. To anticipate and prevent the duke`s purpose. R. Hall. He would probably have died by the hand of the executioner, if indeed the executioner had not been anticipated by the populace. Macaulay.

[2] To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate has anticipated a part of his argument.

[3] To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.

[4] To foretaste or foresee; to have a previous view or impression of; as, to anticipate the pleasures of a visit; to anticipate the evils of life.