Wordiyo
Vocabulary
Learn
My WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through word roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Vocabulary
  • Roots
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Read

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /cap
  3. /anticipate

anticipate

🇬🇧 UK/æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/🇺🇸 US/æn'tisipeit/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To expect or predict something; to act in advance to prepare for or prevent something.

预期;期待;提前应对

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
antiagainst, opposite
+
ciptake, seize, hold
+
ateto make, having
=anticipate

Common Collocations

  • 1.anticipate problems预料问题
  • 2.anticipate delays预料延迟

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We anticipate increased demand for our products in the upcoming holiday season.

  • 2.

    Good managers anticipate problems and develop solutions before crises emerge.

← Back to cap