B2
anticipate vs foresee
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anticipateverb/ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ | Meaning to expect something to happen, and often to prepare for it | Goes with anticipate problems | Example We didn't anticipate so many guests, so we ran out of food. |
| foreseeverb/fɔːrˈsiː/ | Meaning to expect or know that something will happen before it does | Goes with could not have foreseen | Example I foresee some serious problems with this new plan. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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