Anticipate
To expect something and act in preparation for it; to foresee a likely outcome and take appropriate steps in advance.
verbAnticipate
To expect something and act in preparation for it; to foresee a likely outcome and take appropriate steps in advance.
verbImagine This
Imagine you’re planning a big trip. You anticipate possible delays, so you check weather forecasts, pack essentials, and leave early to ensure you arrive on time.
Sounds Like
an-TIS-i-payt
Looks Like
anticipation, anticipatory
Remember This
The root 'anticip-' comes from Latin anticipare, meaning 'to take before,' from ante 'before' + capere 'to take.'
Other Forms
Note
Anticipate often involves preparation in response to an expected event. It can also mean to foresee and consider likely outcomes, sometimes with a proactive stance. Avoid confusing with merely hoping for something without preparation.