Anticipate

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Expect with PreparednessPlay
Use 'anticipate' when you not only expect something but also prepare for it. SlideBusinesses anticipate holiday shopping by stocking extra products.
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Not Always PositivePlay
'Anticipate' can refer to both good and bad events you foresee and ready yourself for. SlideShe anticipated the challenges of the project, arranging early consultations.