anticipate
UK: ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt | US: ænˈtɪsəpeɪt
vt. to expect or foresee something and act accordingly
vt. to regard as likely to happen; prepare for in advance
vt. to act before someone else, often to gain an advantage
anticipate = anti<before> + cip<take> + ate<verb suffix>
- anti<before>: From Latin ante, meaning "before" (not to be confused with the Greek anti meaning "against").
- cip<take>: From Latin capere, meaning "to take" (seen in words like capture or recipient).
- ate<verb suffix>: A common Latin-derived suffix forming verbs.
Etymology Origin:
The word anticipate traces back to Latin anticipare, combining ante (before) and capere (to take). It originally meant "to take something into consideration beforehand." Over time, it evolved to encompass the modern senses of expecting, preparing for, or acting in advance of an event. The logic is straightforward: "taking before" → "acting before" → "expecting before it happens."
She tried to anticipate his questions by preparing detailed answers.
The team anticipated market changes and adjusted their strategy early.
He anticipated her arrival by setting the table in advance.
Scientists anticipate a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
The software update aims to anticipate user needs with smarter prompts.