How do you use "anticipate" in a sentence?

We anticipate that sales will increase next quarter. I'm eagerly anticipating my holiday in Spain. The company failed to anticipate the change in market conditions.

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Q: What does "anticipate" mean?

To expect or look forward to something The word 'anticipate' means to expect something to happen and prepare for it, or to look forward to something with pleasure. It suggests awareness of a future event and often implies preparation. We anticipate problems before they occur, anticipate someone's needs, or eagerly anticipate a holiday.

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Meaning: To expect or look forward to something

预期，期待

anticipar, prever

予想する、期待する

예상하다, 기대하다

The word 'anticipate' means to expect something to happen and prepare for it, or to look forward to something with pleasure. It suggests awareness of a future event and often implies preparation. We anticipate problems before they occur, anticipate someone's needs, or eagerly anticipate a holiday.

「anticipate」意思是预期某事会发生并为之做准备，或愉快地期待某事。它暗示对未来事件的认识，通常意味着准备。我们在问题发生之前预测问题，预料某人的需求，或热切期待假期。

La palabra «anticipate» significa esperar que algo suceda y prepararse para ello, o esperar algo con placer. Sugiere conciencia de un evento futuro y a menudo implica preparación. Anticipamos problemas antes de que ocurran, anticipamos las necesidades de alguien, o esperamos ansiosamente unas vacaciones.

「anticipate」は、何かが起こることを予期してそれに備えること、または楽しみにして何かを待つことを意味します。将来の出来事を認識していることを示唆し、しばしば準備を意味します。問題が起こる前に予測し、誰かのニーズを予測し、休暇を心待ちにします。

'anticipate'는 어떤 일이 일어날 것을 예상하고 그에 대비하는 것, 또는 즐거운 마음으로 무언가를 기대하는 것을 의미합니다. 미래의 사건에 대한 인식을 나타내며, 종종 준비를 수반합니다. 문제가 발생하기 전에 예상하거나, 누군가의 필요를 미리 파악하거나, 휴가를 간절히 기다리는 데 사용됩니다.

Examples

We anticipate that sales will increase next quarter.
我们预计下个季度销售额会增加。
Anticipamos que las ventas aumentarán el próximo trimestre.
来四半期には売上が増加すると予想しています。
다음 분기에 매출이 증가할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
I'm eagerly anticipating my holiday in Spain.
我热切期待着去西班牙度假。
Estoy esperando ansiosamente mis vacaciones en España.
スペインでの休暇を心待ちにしています。
스페인 휴가를 손꼽아 기다리고 있습니다.
The company failed to anticipate the change in market conditions.
公司未能预见市场状况的变化。
La empresa no logró anticipar el cambio en las condiciones del mercado.
会社は市場状況の変化を予測できませんでした。
회사는 시장 상황의 변화를 예측하지 못했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'anticipatus', past participle of 'anticipare' meaning 'to take beforehand', from 'ante-' (before) + 'capere' (to take). Originally meant 'to use before the proper time'; the sense of 'to expect' developed in the 18th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal