anticipate
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/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
verb
B2
to expect something to happen
We anticipate rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.
B2
to prepare for something before it happens
Good leaders anticipate problems and plan solutions.
B2
to look forward to something with excitement
Children anticipate their birthdays all year long.
R
to do something before someone else does it
She anticipated his question by preparing the answer in advance.
translation
to expect something to happen; to prepare for something before it happens; to look forward to something with excitement; to do something before someone else does it
Word Forms
3rd Present
anticipates
Past
anticipated
Perfect
anticipated
Progressive
anticipating