Definition: To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
Alright class, settle down and letโs take a look!
Thatโs a tricky definition youโve got there โ โto act before someone, especially to prevent an action.โ It's about taking the initiative, that's for sure.
Let's break it down with a little rhyme:
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Anticipated
means you see ahead,
A future plan, carefully bred.
Youโre thinking
before
others do,
To stop something โ itโs true!โ
Think of it like this: imagine someone is about to trip on a loose rug. You
anticipate
the fall and quickly move them out of the way. You weren't waiting for them to stumble; you acted
ahead
of the problem!
It can also mean expecting something โ anticipating a rainy day, or anticipating a friendโs birthday.
Does that make it clearer? Do you have any questions about what "anticipated" means and how it fits into a sentence?