anticipate

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"The teacher anticipated the students' confusion about the new topic and explained it again, more slowly. "

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

"The advocate presented compelling evidence in court to defend the student accused of cheating. "

"The baby bird fell from the nest prematurely, before it was ready to fly. "