Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Anticipate”
To expect something before it happens; to prepare for it.
Word Family of Anticipate
What is the noun of anticipate? — anticipation
What is the verb of anticipate? — anticipate
What is the adjective of anticipate? — anticipatory
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- We anticipate problems with delivery. B1
- She anticipated his response. B2
- The forecast anticipates rain tomorrow. B2
Word Form Patterns for Anticipate
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: anticipate → anticipation.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Anticipate
Wrong: We anticipate to receive the package tomorrow.
Correct: We anticipate receiving the package tomorrow.
Anticipate takes gerund (-ing form), not infinitive (to + verb).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Anticipate
What are the word forms of “anticipate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “anticipate”?
“anticipate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.