verb

anticipate

Translation

to anticipate, to expect, to foresee

We anticipate a rise in sales this year.

Try to anticipate what the interviewer will ask.

She anticipated his move and blocked the shot.

((sth.)) to expect that something will happen. We anticipate a problem.

((that ...)) to expect that something will happen. We anticipate that sales will increase.

((-ing)) to expect something. I anticipate having a good time on vacation.

Synonyms: expect, predict, foresee

From Latin 'anti-' (before) + 'capere' (to take). The original meaning is 'to take before'.

Think of 'anti-' as 'before' and '-cipate' like 'participate'. You are mentally participating in an event before it happens.