anticipate
verb C1
Plain meaning
expect something to happen and prepare for it
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss expect something to happen and prepare for it in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to anticipate demand before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to anticipate demand in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
anticipate demandanticipate problemsanticipate change
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “anticipate demand”. Also avoid confusing it with “expect”.