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

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Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

Adjective the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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One of Pittsburgh's most anticipated events is coming back on Labor Day weekend. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 His anticipated employment term runs through August 31, 2030, subject to the terms of the agreement. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The highly anticipated main event is still awaiting its thrilling conclusion. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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