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 of anticipated

• expected
• scheduled

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Recent Examples on the Web

The much anticipated showdown between powerhouses Etiwanda and Sierra Canyon will happen on Tuesday night at Etiwanda in the Southern Section Open Division semifinals. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026

Initially envisioned as a two-year pilot, the Wu administration extended the program for two years in February 2024, and now for another three months ahead of its anticipated expiration at the end of this month. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026

The anticipated exonerations could bring a new chapter to a case that has long raised questions about evidence, convictions and justice in Austin. —Jay Janner, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026

The highly anticipated ruling, delivered by a Seoul court, was broadcast across the nation. —Stella Kim, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anticipated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated