anticipate in German
anticipate in German is vorgreifen, erwarten, vorausahnen — anticipate means to expect something and prepare for it in advance.
anticipate in German
vorgreifen
(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
erwarten
(transitive) To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
vorausahnen
(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
voraussehen
(transitive) To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
What does "anticipate" mean?
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verb To expect something and prepare for it in advance.
"The team anticipated tough questions and rehearsed their answers."
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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 German?
"anticipate" in German is vorgreifen, erwarten, vorausahnen. 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 German, "anticipate" is vorgreifen, erwarten, vorausahnen.
Are there other ways to say "anticipate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "anticipate": vorgreifen, erwarten, vorausahnen, voraussehen.
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