Verb
anticipate
IPA /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/
To recognise that something may happen before it occurs and think ahead about how to prepare for it.
See example sentence: anticipate
We anticipated heavy traffic and left home an hour earlier.
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envisage
IPA /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
To imagine a situation or event as something that could happen, especially when thinking about future possibilities or making plans.
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We envisage turning the unused room into a small home library.
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