anticipatory
intermediateB2/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɚi/ · an-tic-i-pa-to-ry
relating to or characterized by anticipation or expectation.
Meanings
relating to or characterized by anticipation or expectation.
پیش بینی یا توقع کی حالت سے متعلق یا اسے بیان کرنے والا
انتظار کرنے والا
intezaar karne wala
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- anticipatory actions
- anticipatory response
- anticipatory planning
Example Sentences
His anticipatory actions helped him succeed.
اس کے انتظار کرنے والے اقدامات نے اسے کامیاب ہونے میں مدد کی۔
Us ke intezaar karne wale iqdamat ne use kamiyab hone mein madad ki.
The anticipatory response of the team was commendable.
ٹیم کا انتظار کرنے والا جواب قابل تعریف تھا۔
Team ka intezaar karne wala jawab qabil-e-tareef tha.
She has an anticipatory glance toward future events.
اس کی نظر مستقبل کے واقعات پر انتظار کرتی ہے۔
Us ki nazar mustaqbil ke waqiat par intezaar karti hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anticipate' as preparing before it happens.
Imagine a person looking ahead with binoculars, anticipating the future.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا انتظار کرے کوئی اُس کا جو آتا ہی نہیں، <br> خوشبو کی مانند وہ میرے پاس رہتا ہی نہیں
Kya intezaar kare koi us ka jo aata hi nahi, <br> Khushboo ki mand ki wo mere paas rehta hi nahi.
Why should one wait for someone who never comes, <br> Like a fragrance, he never stays near me.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "anticipatorius" — expected or predicted
First known use: 19th century
The term has evolved from its Latin roots and has been used in English since the early 19th century.