anticipating (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Expecting and preparing for something in the future.
Examples
The company is anticipating a rise in sales next quarter.
He was anticipating the arrival of his guests with great excitement.
By anticipating the market trends, the investors made a significant profit.
How to Use anticipating
- anticipate + noun (prepositional phrase)
- To expect a particular thing to happen. — "We anticipate a strong response to our new product."
- anticipate + that + clause (prepositional phrase)
- To expect that a particular situation or event will occur. — "They anticipate that the economy will improve next year."
- anticipate + gerund (prepositional phrase)
- To expect to do something in the future. — "She is anticipating moving to a new city next month."
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