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anticipate

CEFR: B2

To foresee, predict, and take preparatory action in advance of an opponent's tactical movement or physical event.

Synonyms

preempt
foresee
forestall

Common Collocations

anticipate problems
eagerly anticipate
anticipate changes

Example Sentence

Elite basketball point guards rely on peripheral vision to anticipate defender movements and execute no-look passes.

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