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anticipate (B2)

カタカナ: アンティシペイト

IPA: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To expect something will happen and take action to prepare for it in advance.

意味: 何かが起こることを予想し、それに対して事前に準備や対応をすること。

We anticipate a large crowd at the concert. — コンサートには大勢の観客が来ると見越しています。
The company anticipates a rise in profits next quarter. — 会社は来四半期の利益増加を見込んでいます。
He anticipated her needs and brought her a glass of water. — 彼は彼女が必要とすることを先読みして、水を持ってきてあげた。

Japanese translations of Anticipate:

anticipate something (prepositional phrase): To expect and prepare for something. — "We anticipate a busy holiday season."
anticipate that (prepositional phrase): To expect that something will happen. — "They anticipate that sales will increase."