anticipated

adjective

an·​tic·​i·​pat·​ed an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 

: 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 …

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Synonyms

• awaited
• due
• expected
• scheduled
• slated

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Recent Examples on the Web

From the plot to the filming locale, here’s everything to know about Brad Pitt's upcoming film 'F1' Brad Pitt is taking the lead — and wheel — in the highly anticipated Formula 1 film, F1. —Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024

Travelers and frequent shoppers, rejoice: Amazon’s highly anticipated Fourth of July sale is finally here. —Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024

And what better way to indulge than with Sephora’s highly anticipated Fourth of July sale? —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 July 2024

Cuba Libre has left the Boulevard, replaced by Sixty Vines, which has multiple locations nationwide and is a casual New American kitchen and wine bar offering bites and wines on tap in spacious, modern surroundings with an anticipated fall opening. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above