anticipate vs counter

counter vs anticipate

anticipate is not a noun while counter is a noun.

anticipate is not an adjective while counter is an adjective.

anticipate and counter both are verbs.

anticipate is not an adverb while counter is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anticipate	No	No	Yes	No
counter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, anticipate and counter are synonyms defined as:

anticipate and counter: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Other synonyms of anticipate include foresee, forestall.

anticipate (noun)	counter (noun)
	a return punch (especially by a boxer)
	table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
	a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
	a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
	game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
	a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
	(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
	a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
	a person who counts things

anticipate (adjective)	counter (adjective)
	indicating opposition or resistance

anticipate (verb)	counter (verb)
be a forerunner of or occur earlier than	speak in response
regard something as probable or likely	act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
realize beforehand
make a prediction about; tell in advance
be excited or anxious about
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

anticipate (adverb)	counter (adverb)
	in the opposite direction

Difference between anticipate and counter

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