anticipate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
KK: /æn'tɪsəˌpeɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To expect or look forward to something happening in the future.
Example
I anticipate that the meeting will be productive.
Tense Forms
Past: anticipated
Past Participle: anticipated
Conversation
I anticipate that we will get good news about the project soon.
I hope so! It would be great to finally see some progress.
Yeah, I really anticipate the changes they promised to make.
Same here! It's about time we see some positive results.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expect
foresee
predict
Antonyms
doubt
ignore
overlook
transitive verb
Definition
To expect or look forward to something happening, often with pleasure or excitement.
Example
I anticipate a great time at the party this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: anticipated
Past Participle: anticipated
Conversation
Are you excited about the trip this weekend?
Definitely! I anticipate having a great time hiking.
I hope the weather is nice; I've been looking forward to it.
Root Explanation
Anticipate → It is formed from "ante-" (meaning before) and "capere" (meaning to seize or take). The word means to seize or take something before it happens, reflecting the idea of expecting or predicting an event.
Memory Tip
Think of 'before' ('ante-') and 'taking' ('capere') something — that's why anticipate means to expect something before it happens.
Visually Confused Words
unanticipated
preanticipate
participate
mancipate
unanticipative
vaticinate
nonanticipative
emancipate