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anticipate

The correct spelling is anticipate.

How to pronounce anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb

IPA: /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

Say it like: Ant-isi-pat-e

The correct spelling is anticipate. To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. For example: "The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument."

Usage Examples

The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.

Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport

Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
  2. 2.To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
  3. 3.To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
  4. 4.To eagerly wait for (something)

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