anticipate

UK
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
US
/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/

Translations

anticipateverb
anticipated
Past Simple
anticipated
Past Participle
anticipating
Gerund
UK
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
US
/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
He could not anticipate the outcome of the experiment.
Он не мог предвидеть результат эксперимента.
We anticipate a lot of traffic on the way to the concert.
Мы ожидаем много пробок по пути на концерт.
She tried to anticipate his next move.
Она пыталась предвосхитить его следующий шаг.
Synonyms

Definitions

anticipateverb
To regard as probable; expect or predict.
The team anticipates winning the championship this year.
To act as a forerunner or precursor of.
The invention of the smartphone anticipated the rise of mobile computing.
To look forward to; to be excited about something that is going to happen.
She eagerly anticipates her vacation next month.
To deal with or prepare for something before it happens.
The company anticipated the demand for their new product and increased production.
To pay (a debt or other financial obligation) before it is due.
The company anticipated its loan payments to reduce interest costs.