Plural of
anticipate
anticipates
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Anticipate

10Letters
4Syllables
5Vowels
5Consonants
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Plural Form Anticipates

11Letters
5Syllables
5Vowels
6Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "anticipate"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two anticipate" should be "Two anticipates."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is anticipate regular or irregular?

Anticipate is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with anticipates?

Use plural verbs: "The anticipates are ready" (not "is ready").

Is anticipates the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural anticipates is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of anticipate

The word anticipate follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, anticipate becomes anticipates. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why anticipate becomes anticipates helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

When using anticipates in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The anticipates are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.