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anticipate in Finnish

anticipate in Finnish is ennakoida, varautua, odottaa — anticipate means to expect something and prepare for it in advance.

anticipate in Finnish

ennakoida
verb
(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
varautua
verb
(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
ennakoida
verb
(transitive) To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
odottaa
verb
(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
varautua
verb
(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
odottaa
verb
(transitive) To eagerly wait for (something)

What does "anticipate" mean?

  1. verb To expect something and prepare for it in advance.
    "The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers."
  2. verb To act ahead of someone or something, often to head off a problem before it happens.
    "A skilled goalkeeper anticipates the shot before the striker even kicks the ball."
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anticipate in a sentence

  • The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers.
  • We anticipate a busy weekend, so extra staff have been scheduled.
  • A skilled goalkeeper anticipates the shot before the striker even kicks the ball.

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What is "anticipate" in Finnish?

"anticipate" in Finnish is ennakoida, varautua, odottaa. anticipate means: To expect something and prepare for it in advance.

How do you use "anticipate" in a sentence?

Example: "The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers." In Finnish, "anticipate" is ennakoida, varautua, odottaa.

Are there other ways to say "anticipate" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "anticipate": ennakoida, varautua, odottaa.

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