anticipate

US /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
UK /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
"anticipate" picture
1.

anticiper, prévoir

regard as probable; expect or predict

:
•
We don't anticipate any problems.
Nous n'anticipons aucun problème.
•
The company anticipates a rise in sales next quarter.
L'entreprise anticipe une augmentation des ventes le trimestre prochain.
:
expectpredictforeseeforecastforetell
2.

anticiper, devancer

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

:
•
He anticipated his opponent's move and blocked it.
Il a anticipé le mouvement de son adversaire et l'a bloqué.
•
She anticipated their questions by providing all the information upfront.
Elle a anticipé leurs questions en fournissant toutes les informations à l'avance.
:
forestallpre-emptinterceptpreventavert