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The correct spelling is anticipate.
How to pronounce anticipate
/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verbIPA: /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.To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
- 2.To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
- 3.To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
- 4.To eagerly wait for (something)
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