verb · Easy SAT word

    Anticipate

    expect or prepare for something

    Anticipate in a sentence

    The city anticipates heavy traffic during the holiday season.

    Synonyms for anticipate

    Antonyms for anticipate

    • surprise
    • shock
    • unexpected

    Practice anticipate on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like anticipate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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