Here are examples of the word/phrase "anticipated" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
My opponent's move was easily countered because I anticipated it.
My opponent's move was easily countered because I saw it coming.
I anticipated that today's weather would be good.
I predicted that today's weather would be good.
Her good grades were anticipated considering how hard she studies.
Her good grades were expected considering how hard she studies.
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