anticipate
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
🇺🇸 US
/ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
“The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.”
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Meaning 3 · verb
To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
“Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport”
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Meaning 4 · verb
To eagerly wait for (something)
“Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.”
How this word is used
- General “The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.”
- General “Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport”
- General “Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.”
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