Choose the word from the given options which is similar in meaning to the given word: Anticipate
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Predict
To anticipate is to expect or foresee that something will happen, often so that one can prepare for it. Its synonym is predict.
Example: We anticipate heavy rain this weekend.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Contemplate | to think about something deeply or for a long time (it is about thinking a matter over, not foreseeing what will happen) | He contemplated leaving his job. |
| (2) Assert | to state something confidently and firmly (it is about making a claim, not looking ahead) | She asserted that she was innocent. |
| (3) Neglect | to fail to give proper care or attention (almost the opposite of anticipating and preparing) | He neglected his health during the exams. |
| (4) Predict (answer) | to say in advance what will happen (both words are about seeing the future before it comes) | Experts predict a good harvest this year. |