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anticipateto expect or predict something will happen; to look forward to something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to expect or predict something will happen; to look forward to something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/

Korean meaning: 예상하다, 기대하다, 미리 준비하다

Korean pronunciation: 앤-티-서-페이트 (강세: 티)

Example Sentences

  • I anticipated my mom's lecture, so I hid behind the couch with snacks.
  • The weather forecast helped farmers anticipate the storm and protect their crops.
  • She anticipated every question in the job interview except 'Can you juggle?'

anticipate

VERB

//ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt//

to expect or predict something will happen; to look forward to something

anticipate concept
💡 Concept

The cyclist anticipates the obstacle and turns before reaching it.

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anticipate rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Anticipate freedom! Participate to emancipate!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixanti--
Rootcip
Suffix--ate

Origin

From Latin 'anticipare', composed of 'ante-' (before) and 'capere' (to take), literally meaning 'to take beforehand'. The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.

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🎵Rhyme

participateemancipateprecipitate
participate
emancipate
precipitate

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I anticipated my mom's lecture, so I hid behind the couch with snacks.

The weather forecast helped farmers anticipate the storm and protect their crops.

😄 Fun example

She anticipated every question in the job interview except 'Can you juggle?'

Scientists anticipate that the new vaccine will be ready by next year.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

expectpredictforeseeforecastawait

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookdisregard

Related

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