Anticiperen
Example: We moeten anticiperen op de veranderingen in de markt.
Definition
"Anticiperen" means to recognize and act in advance of future events or changes, often to prepare for or influence outcomes. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten anticiperen op de veranderingen in de markt,' it refers to proactively responding to market changes.
Etymology
The word "anticiperen" comes from the Latin 'anticipare,' which means 'to take before' or 'to act in advance.' It entered Dutch through French influence and has retained its meaning of foresight and preemptive action. Did you know? The root 'anti-' means 'before,' highlighting the idea of acting ahead of time.
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"Anticiperen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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