👉 The term "pre-anticipate" is a phrase that means to anticipate or prepare for something before it actually happens. It's often used in situations where one expects an event, such as a natural disaster or a planned meeting, to occur and not do so. For example, if someone says they are going to pre-anticipate a surprise party at their house, they might be expecting that the party will happen and then they have no idea when it actually is happening.