anticipated

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adjective

an·​tic·​i·​pat·​ed an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd How to pronounce anticipated (audio)
Synonyms of anticipated
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …—Traditional Home

anticipated

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past tense and past participle of anticipate

Synonyms of anticipated

Relevance

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Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

Adjective the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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In Chiclayo, one of Peru’s largest cities, excitement over Leo’s anticipated homecoming turned to apprehension after his diagnosis. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The indefatigable Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy star, now 76, has half a dozen films in production, and next year is aiming to play Ernest Hemingway in a new biopic set in Cuba and will co-star in the anticipated Sons of Anarchy spinoff Legends. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Heavily promoted as the most anticipated celestial event of the second half of the 20th century, the comet proved to be an underwhelming sight that belied promises of a spectacle never to be seen again. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The anticipated pitchers' duel between Yamamoto and Henderson didn't work out according to plan. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anticipated

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anticipated was in 1814

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“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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