counter vs anticipate

anticipate vs counter

counter is a noun but anticipate is not a noun.

counter is an adjective but anticipate is not an adjective.

counter and anticipate both are verbs.

counter is an adverb but anticipate is not an adverb.

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

As verbs, counter and anticipate are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of counter include foresee, forestall.

counter (noun)	anticipate (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

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

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

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

Difference between counter and anticipate

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