anticipated
UK: ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd | US: ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd
vt. 1. To expect or foresee something and act accordingly.
vt. 2. To look forward to something with pleasure or confidence.
vt. 3. To act before someone else, often to prevent an action.
The word "anticipated" derives from Latin anticipatus, the past participle of anticipare ("to take beforehand"). It combines ante- (meaning "before") and capere (meaning "to take"). Over time, the meaning expanded from literal "taking action in advance" to figurative "expecting or foreseeing." The suffix -ate standardizes it as a verb. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: acting (cip) ahead (anti) of an event.
She anticipated the storm and brought an umbrella.
The team anticipated the competitor’s strategy and adjusted their plan.
He eagerly anticipated his birthday party.
The software update anticipated potential user errors.
They anticipated delays and left early.