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anticipated reply

[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd rɪˈplaɪ]
noun phrasepl: anticipated replies
resposta antecipada
1. A response that is expected or predicted to occur before it actually happens; a reply that one foresees or prepares for in advance
We sent out the survey with an anticipated reply deadline of two weeks.
Enviamos a pesquisa com uma resposta antecipada prevista para duas semanas.
2. A prepared or expected answer to a question or proposal
The lawyer prepared anticipated replies to the opposing counsel's arguments.
O advogado preparou respostas antecipadas para os argumentos da parte contrária.
Synonyms
expected responsepredicted replyforeseen answerprepared response
Antonyms
unexpected replysurprise responseunanticipated answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta antecipada
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
resposta prevista
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
resposta esperada
More common phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat someone to the punch
expect the unexpected
get ahead of the curve
jump the gun
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