anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/verb

Middle School

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.

To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.

To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.

To eagerly wait for (something)

Thesaurus

Synonyms

discount expect foresee foretaste look forward to preclude preempt provide

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

donate inmate locate mutate rotate educate operate urinate decorate dominate

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaa patt peto sept spit taps tupy type pinto plate

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