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anticipate

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt; ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

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Spanish translation of anticipate

vt

  • 1 a (expect) [consequences] prever* I don't anticipate any problems = no creo que vaya a haber ningún problema b (look forward to) esperar
  • 2 a (foresee and act accordingly) [movements/objections/needs] prever* b (pre-empt) anticiparse a

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