anticipate

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

anticipare, prevedere

regard as probable; expect or predict

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We don't anticipate any problems.
Non prevediamo alcun problema.
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The company anticipates a rise in sales next quarter.
L'azienda prevede un aumento delle vendite il prossimo trimestre.
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expectpredictforeseeforecastforetell
2.

anticipare, prevenire

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.
Ha anticipato la mossa del suo avversario e l'ha bloccata.
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She anticipated their questions by providing all the information upfront.
Ha anticipato le loro domande fornendo tutte le informazioni in anticipo.
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forestallpre-emptinterceptpreventavert