Anticipare
Example: Dobbiamo anticipare la consegna per evitare ritardi.
Definition
"Anticipare" means to bring something forward in time or to do something earlier than planned, such as completing a task or event before the scheduled time. For example, it can be used to indicate advancing a delivery date to avoid delays.
Etymology
The word "anticipare" comes from the Latin 'anticipare', which means 'to take care of beforehand' or 'to anticipate'. It is composed of 'ante-' meaning 'before' and 'capere' meaning 'to take'. Did you know that the root suggests 'taking before' something actually happens?
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