Meaning: to expect or foresee something before it happens
Hindi: पूर्वानुमान लगाना
Synonyms: expect, foresee, predict, forecast
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
anticipate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AnticipateAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Predict
Answer: Predict
Explanation:
The word "anticipate" means to expect or look forward to something happening in the future – पहले से अनुमान लगाना या अपेक्षा करना.
Let’s look at the options:
• Predict – to say what will happen in the future – भविष्यवाणी करना / पूर्वानुमान लगाना → ✅ Correct synonym
• Conceal – to hide – छिपाना → ❌ Opposite meaning
• Doubt – to be uncertain – संदेह करना → ❌ Unrelated
• Accuse – to blame someone – दोष लगाना → ❌ Unrelated
So, the correct synonym of anticipate is predict – पूर्वानुमान लगाना.
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anticipate – questions
What is the meaning of anticipate in Hindi?
anticipate means “पूर्वानुमान लगाना” in Hindi. In English: to expect or foresee something before it happens
What are the synonyms of anticipate?
Synonyms of anticipate: expect, foresee, predict, forecast.
What is the opposite of anticipate?
Antonyms of anticipate: ignore, overlook.
Has anticipate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – anticipate has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.