anticipate

Everyday

1. To expect that something will happen and get ready for it. tree →
2. To guess what someone will do and act first. tree →
3. To look forward to something. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday and school life: anticipate problems, anticipate the question. In sport: anticipate where the ball will go. In formal writing and exams: "the anticipated result". Phrases: eagerly anticipated, anticipate a problem, as anticipated.

Examples

• We anticipated rain, so we brought umbrellas. tree →
• The goalkeeper anticipated the shot and saved it. tree →
• The school trip was eagerly anticipated. tree →
• Try to anticipate what questions the test will ask. tree →
• The results were better than anticipated. tree →
• Mum anticipated that we'd be hungry and packed snacks. tree →
• I did not anticipate this immediate extinction of the species." tree →

Note

Followed by a noun or -ing form: anticipate leaving. Noun: anticipation (excitement while waiting). Formal; everyday: expect, see coming, look forward to.