anticipate

US /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
UK /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
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1.

regard as probable; expect or predict

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We don't anticipate any problems.
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The company anticipates a rise in sales next quarter.
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expectpredictforeseeforecastforetell
2.

act in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something; forestall

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He anticipated his opponent's move and blocked it.
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She anticipated their questions by providing all the information upfront.
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forestallpre-emptinterceptpreventavert