Answer: anticipating

AnswerCrossword Clue
anticipatingGuess or be aware of (what will happen) and take action in order to be prepared
anticipatingReact or respond to (someone) too quickly, without giving them a chance to do or say something
anticipatingLook forward to
anticipatingAct as a forerunner or precursor of
anticipatingRegard as probable; expect or predict
anticipatingCome or take place before (an event or process expected or scheduled for a later time)
anticipatingPay (a debt) before it is due
anticipatingANTICIPATE, to expect, look forward to
anticipatingUse or spend in advance