anticipate
Elementary/ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/
- verb
- Think something is likely to happen
anticipate in a sentence
- “She anticipated his objections to her plan.”
- “The author anticipated objections to his theory.”
- “The organizers of the fair anticipate a large crowd.”
- “I did not anticipate having to pay for your ticket.”
What does “anticipate” mean?
anticipate (verb) means think something is likely to happen. It is pronounced /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anticipate" mean?
- anticipate (verb) means: Think something is likely to happen
- How do you pronounce "anticipate"?
- "anticipate" is pronounced /ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "anticipate" in a sentence?
- Here is "anticipate" used in a sentence: She anticipated his objections to her plan.
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