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Anticipate vs. Expect
Anticipate
/ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/Examples:
'I anticipated that possibility, sir.How to anticipate and adapt to change quickly.The judge anticipated Jephson's objection to this and bellowed, "Objection sustained."
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Expect
/ɪkˈspekt/Examples:
Perhaps she expects me to say, 'Send the roses back.''Is Professor Challenger expecting you?' he asked.The pace is faster than I expected.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Anticipate" has a nuance of preparation or forecasting, while "expect" suggests a more straightforward assumption something will happen.
- "Anticipate" can involve taking action based on a prediction, whereas "expect" does not necessarily involve action.
- "Expect" is often used in personal contexts, such as anticipating someone's arrival, whereas "anticipate" can be used in broader contexts, like anticipating economic trends.
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