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i am anticipating vs i anticipate

Both are correct phrases, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "I am anticipating" is used when you want to emphasize the ongoing nature of the anticipation, while "I anticipate" is a more straightforward, concise way to express anticipation.
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i am anticipating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the ongoing nature of anticipation.

Use "I am anticipating" when you want to stress that the anticipation is currently happening or continuing. It adds a sense of immediacy to the feeling of anticipation.

Examples:

  • I am anticipating the arrival of my family for the holidays.
  • She is anticipating the results of her exam nervously.
  • We are anticipating a great time at the party tonight.
  • Aug 25, 2018 ... I am anticipating a patch request but am receiving a post instead. I am submitting the form on my edit.html.erb and it is giving me an error ...
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... I am anticipating tomorrows chapter. Meme/Shitpost. Can't wait to ... r/Chainsawfolk ...
  • Aug 24, 2021 ... It is publication day again and there are two new books I am anticipating and have recently added to my TBR. Full disclosure: I received ...
  • Sep 14, 2024 ... ... 11 looking for her? These kind of answers what I am anticipating. There is no plot twist in their story. Upvote 9. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... I am anticipating graduation this upcoming May 2025! I pursued my Bachelor of Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where I ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... I am anticipating needing to cancel a VRBO booking for January because the guest has not signed our required booking contract, or responded ...
  • Mar 11, 2024 ... I am anticipating that my book project will be wrapping up the end of April and I will be able to take on a few more spots for my May schedule ...
  • "I am anticipating" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It can be used to express that you are expecting something to occur or about to happen.
  • Mar 1, 2019 ... Right now, I am ahead, but some of the coming illustrations will have more figures in them and I am anticipating these to take longer. The ...

Alternatives:

  • I am looking forward to
  • I am eagerly awaiting
  • I am excited about
  • I am waiting for
  • I am expecting

i anticipate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express anticipation in a more direct and concise way.

Use "I anticipate" when you want to express anticipation in a straightforward manner without emphasizing the ongoing nature of the feeling.

Examples:

  • I anticipate a successful outcome.
  • She anticipates a promotion at work.
  • We anticipate a busy day ahead.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... If league is a game of anticipation, how can I anticipate my opponents plays as an engage support? Help. Basically the title. Being a support ...
  • May 2, 2024 ... I anticipate plenty of disagreement on this post, but I think there is evidence to suggest that current Democratic priorities are not ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... What I anticipate the final roster of Jamboree will look like. Jamboree. r/MARIOPARTY - RANDOM ONE ...
  • Please review the Student Accounts financial support FAQ, which outlines University resources for students experiencing financial crisis. URL Name: I-anticipate ...
  • Dec 4, 2018 ... ... this arena also, and I anticipate difficulties with receipts especially from our APAC countries. How is it going with your team? 0 Kudos. Reply.
  • Jun 9, 2020 ... I anticipate being able to raise the limit on OUTDOOR non-protest and non-religious gatherings – unless we see a significant uptick in new ...
  • Nov 15, 2022 ... I anticipate this scene will take me 4-5 days to execute with dip pen and ink. The longer a piece takes, the more opportunities to make ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... Really not all that often that I anticipate an album drop but… 1 mo. 2. Henri Louis Goulet. Wondrous that you and Brittany are touring together ...
  • "I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat, in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of ...
  • Mar 21, 2020 ... How do I anticipate customer needs in a restaurant? Anticipating a customer's needs starts before they are even ...

Alternatives:

  • I expect
  • I foresee
  • I predict
  • I await
  • I look forward to

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