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(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. / to take up or introduce (something) prematurely. / to know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

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anticipate

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Source Word

anticipate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action. / to take up or introduce (something) prematurely. / to know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

Japanese Meaning

先んじて行動し、他者の行動を防ぐ（先手を打つ） / 何かを早期に採用または導入する / 起こる前に予測し、期待する

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She anticipated the thief's escape by sealing all the exits.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はすべての出口を封鎖して、泥棒の逃走を先回りして防いだ。

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(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

When two parties, each formidable for their numbers, and the weight of their influence and property, are animated by an equal degree of zeal, it is natural to anticipate the final success of that which possesses the most inherent strength.

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