verb

anticipate

Translation

to expect, to foresee, to look forward to

We anticipate a rise in sales.

Try to anticipate the opponent's next move.

I don't anticipate any problems.

((sth.)) to expect that (sth.) will happen We anticipate a rise in sales.

((-ing)) to expect that (sth.) will happen We anticipate having a good time on vacation.

((that)) to expect that (sth.) will happen We anticipate that the tour will be popular.

Synonyms: expect, predict, foresee

From Latin 'ante-' (before) + 'capere' (to take). It means 'to take before'.

Think 'anti-ci-pate' -> 'ante' (before) + 'pate' (sounds like take). To take action before something happens.