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anticipate

/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

an · tic · i · pate æn · ˈtɪs · ɪ · peɪt

English Definition

v. to expect, foresee

中文释义

预期，期待

Significado en Español

anticipar

한국어 뜻

예상하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

dự đoán

Example Sentence

We anticipate success.

我们期待成功。

Synonyms

expect foresee

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

anti(before)+cip(grasp)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that means the same as “anticipate” in the following sentence: The scientists were able to anticipate the results of their experiment based on previous data.

A predict
B ignore
C describe
D reject

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A — predict. “anticipate” means v. to expect, foresee

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Experienced sailors can ______ a storm by watching the sky.

A forget
B ignore
C anticipate
D prevent

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C — anticipate. “anticipate” means v. to expect, foresee

Common questions about “anticipate”

What does “anticipate” mean?

anticipate — v. to expect, foresee. In Chinese: 预期，期待.

How do you pronounce “anticipate”?

anticipate is pronounced /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · tic · i · pate.

How do you use “anticipate” in a sentence?

We anticipate success. (我们期待成功。)

What are synonyms for “anticipate”?

expect, foresee — all close in meaning to anticipate (v. to expect, foresee).

Is “anticipate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. anticipate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “anticipate”?

anti(before)+cip(grasp)

Progress / 学习进度

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6% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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anticipate

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