To anticipate
Example: They anticipate changes in market demand
Definition
"To anticipate" means to expect or predict something in advance, often preparing for it before it happens. It involves looking forward to future events or changes and sometimes taking action ahead of time to deal with them effectively.
Etymology
The word "to anticipate" comes from the Latin verb 'anticipare,' which combines 'ante-' meaning 'before' and 'capere' meaning 'to take.' Did you know? The word literally means 'to take beforehand,' reflecting the idea of expecting or preparing for something before it occurs.
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"To anticipate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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