Anticipate vs Expect vs Predict

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Anticipate

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2verb

Expect

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb

Predict

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2verb
 AnticipateExpectPredict
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt//🇺🇸 //ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt//🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈspekt/","/ɪkˈspekts/","/ɪkˈspektɪd/","/ɪkˈspektɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈspekt/","/ɪkˈspekts/","/ɪkˈspektɪd/","/ɪkˈspektɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //prɪˈdɪkt//🇺🇸 //prɪˈdɪkt//
BedeutungTo expect or look forward to something happening.To believe something will happen.To say what will happen in the future.
BeispielWe anticipate a rise in sales this quarter.I expect to receive my package by Friday.Scientists can predict climate changes based on current data.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB2A2A2
Wortartverbverbverb
Kollokationenanticipate changes, anticipate problems, anticipate future trendsconfidently, fully, rightly, be fair to, be natural to, be reasonable to, from, as expected, (only) to be expected, be widely expected, confidently, fully, rightly, be fair to, be natural to, be reasonable to, from, as expected, (only) to be expected, be widely expectedpredict outcomes, predict trends, predict the future
Antonymedread, disregard, ignoredoubt, disregard, ignoredoubt, ignore
Häufige FehlerConfusing with 'expect' – 'anticipate' implies preparation., Using 'anticipate' without an object – it should always have something anticipated.Confused with 'hope' - 'expect' is more certain than 'hope'., Using 'expect' without an object - remember it often needs a person or thing., Misplacing the infinitive after 'expect' - make sure to use 'to + verb'.Confusing 'predict' with 'foresee' – both mean to anticipate, but 'predict' is more definite., Using 'predict' without an object – it often requires specifying what is predicted.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'anticipate' to express expectation about future events or actions. Avoid for casual conversations.Use 'expect' in both spoken and written English. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it with uncertain outcomes.Use 'predict' when expressing expectations about future events. It's suitable for both casual and formal contexts.

Häufige Fragen: Anticipate vs Expect vs Predict

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Anticipate, Expect und Predict?

Anticipate: To expect or look forward to something happening. Expect: To believe something will happen. Predict: To say what will happen in the future.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Anticipate, Expect und Predict?

Anticipate ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Anticipate, Expect und Predict auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Anticipate: B2, Expect: A2, Predict: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Anticipate, Expect und Predict?

Anticipate: verb, Expect: verb, Predict: verb.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Anticipate: We anticipate a rise in sales this quarter. Expect: I expect to receive my package by Friday. Predict: Scientists can predict climate changes based on current data.

Kann ich Anticipate, Expect und Predict austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Anticipate, Expect und Predict sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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