verb transitive

antĕ-căpĭo

2nd PP antĕ-căpere · 3rd PP antĕcēpi · 4th PP antĕceptum · conj. 3rd-io

to obtain before; to receive before

to obtain before, to receive before.

an inborn; innate idea

In gen.: quam appellat πρόληψιν Epicurus, anteceptam animo rei quandam informationem, an inborn, innate idea, Cic. N. D. 1, 16, 43 B. and K. (cf. anticipatio, I.).—

especially

To take possession of beforehand; to preoccupy •

To take possession of beforehand, to preoccupy: multa antecapere, quae bello usui forent, Sall. C. 32, 3 Dietsch: pontem anteceperat, Tac. H. 4, 66 Halm.—

To anticipate •

To anticipate: noctem antecapere, Sall. C. 55, 1: ea omnia luxu antecapere, id. ib. 13, 4.

Perseus ID: n2742 Key: antecapio