anticipate
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateverbThinking
anticipate (verb) means to expect something and be ready for it.
Persian: پیشبینی کردن
Meaning of anticipate
| Word | anticipate |
|---|---|
| Definition | to expect something and be ready for it |
| Persian | پیشبینی کردن |
| Pronunciation | /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
We anticipate a large crowd on Saturday.
ما انتظار جمعیت زیادی را در روز شنبه داریم.
Word forms of anticipate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | anticipate |
| noun | anticipation |
Synonyms of anticipate
expect, foresee
Common phrases with anticipate
- anticipate problems
- anticipate demand
- eagerly anticipate
Related English words
analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2apparenteasy to see or understand; seeming to be true · B2approacha way of dealing with something; to come near · B2assumeto accept that something is true without having proof · B2criticalextremely important; or expressing disapproval · B2despitewithout being affected by something · B2distinguishto see or understand the difference between things · B2evaluateto judge how good, useful or successful something is · B2
Questions about anticipate
What does anticipate mean?
anticipate (verb) means to expect something and be ready for it.
What is the Persian meaning of anticipate?
anticipate means پیشبینی کردن in Persian.
What level is the word anticipate?
anticipate is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for anticipate?
Words close in meaning to anticipate include expect, foresee.
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