anticipated (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/
Definition
Regarded or predicted as likely to happen in the future.
Examples
The company anticipated a rise in sales for the holiday season.
Analysts anticipated that the new policy would boost the economy.
She anticipated his reaction and prepared a response.
How to Use anticipated
- anticipate that (prepositional phrase)
- To predict or expect that a certain event or situation will occur. — "We anticipate that the project will be completed on time."
- anticipate something (prepositional phrase)
- To expect or predict something. — "She anticipates a difficult negotiation."
- anticipate doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To expect or predict that one will do a particular action. — "He anticipates returning to his hometown next year."
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