anticipate — to 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/
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
The airport anticipated the approaching snowstorm by canceling flights in advance.
The experienced sailor anticipated the storm before anyone else noticed it.
The friends quietly anticipated the birthday girl's arrival before jumping out to celebrate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
anti- (before) + -cip- (take, seize) + -ate (verb suffix) = anticipate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Good managers anticipate problems before they occur.”
“Students eagerly anticipate summer vacation.”
“The store anticipated high demand for the new product.”
“The movie was widely anticipated by fans.”
“Smart investors anticipate market changes.”
📝Examples
“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?'”
“Scientists anticipate that the new vaccine will be ready by next year.”
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