anticipate

CEFRB2

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To expect something and prepare for it beforehand.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

Examples

  • I anticipate that there will be trouble.

  • We don't anticipate any major problems.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pæɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

  2. To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

  3. To eagerly wait for (something)

More examples

In context

  • What results do you anticipate?

  • The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.

  • to anticipate the pleasures of a visit

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin anticipātus, perfect passive participle of anticipō (“to anticipate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ante- (“before”), + capiō (“to take”, cip- when prefixed) + -ō (verb-forming suffix). See capable.