anticipated

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

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the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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Also on Monday, the Sarajevo Film Festival unveiled its Open Air Premiere program, which brings together the most anticipated new films from the region of the former Yugoslavia. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Today marks exactly one year until millions of people experience one of the most anticipated astronomical events of modern times — and the countdown comes just 10 days before mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Last, but not least, is the anticipated rollout of highly non-transparent private credit funds coming to retail investor retirement accounts. — Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026 And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. — Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anticipated

Word History

First Known Use

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 5 Aug. 2026.

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