anticipates
|an-ti-ci-pate|
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
(anticipate)
expectedly
Etymology
'anticipate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anticipare', where 'ante-' meant 'before' and 'capere' (via a related form) meant 'to take'.
'anticipate' changed from Late Latin 'anticipare' into Old French 'anticiper' and then entered Middle English (as forms like 'anticipaten'), eventually becoming the modern English 'anticipate'.
Initially it meant 'to take or seize beforehand,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to expect' or 'to act in advance' and now commonly carries both senses (expectation and preparatory action).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'anticipate': to expect or regard as likely to happen.
She anticipates a busy holiday season and has increased staff accordingly.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'anticipate': to prepare for or act in advance of something expected.
The project manager anticipates potential delays and has arranged contingency plans.
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Verb 3
third-person singular present of 'anticipate': to act before someone else in order to prevent their action or to gain advantage (to forestall or preempt).
The company anticipates rivals' moves by releasing updates earlier.
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Last updated: 2025/08/29 01:17