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Anticipate

/æˈntɪsəˌpeɪt/
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(verb) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

What results do you anticipate?
I anticipate that there will be trouble.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We ____ that the new project will be finished by the end of the year.

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