🔮anticipate

verb
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

Meaning

to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance

Example Sentences

We anticipate a large crowd at the event.

Example Expressions

anticipate the worst

Synonyms

expect, foresee, predict, await, prepare

Antonyms

doubt, ignore, neglect

Collocations

anticipate problems, anticipate demand, anticipate success, anticipate changes

More Example Sentences

Your argument is solid, but you should have anticipated and addressed potential counterarguments.

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