Synonyms of anticipated

anticipated 1 of 2

adjective

an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 

as in expected

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• scheduled
• due
• awaited
• slated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• belated
• delinquent
• overdue
• early
• dilatory
• tardy
• behind
• premature
• untimely
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• latish
• behindhand
• unlooked-for

anticipated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of anticipate

1

as in awaited

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• awaited
• predicted
• hoped (for)
• watched (for)
• looked forward to
• foresaw
• viewed
• looked for
• envisioned
• envisaged
• assumed
• relied (on or upon)
• counted (on or upon)
• waited (for)
• depended (on or upon)
• contemplated
• prophesied
• presumed
• foretold
• presupposed
• banked on
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• doubted

2

as in foresaw

to realize or know about beforehand

I anticipated this unhelpful response

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foresaw
• predicted
• feared
• envisioned
• divined
• dreaded
• perceived
• envisaged
• previsioned
• forecast
• forefelt
• prophesied
• foreknew
• foretold
• presaged
• foreshadowed
• visualized
• forewarned
• cautioned
• prognosticated
• alerted
• prefigured
• augured
• discerned
• previewed
• apprehended
• descried
• foretokened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anticipated

Adjective

Oasis Live ’25, considered one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Poulter has starred in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Maze Runner franchises, while Centineo will next be seen in the anticipated Street Fighter video game adaptation. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

But the cost savings to the government were not as high as anticipated, and the cost of the out-of-pocket limits has been higher than projected. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the marine level’s compression is not likely to be as significant as the National Weather Service anticipated last week, because of low pressure expected in the upper reaches of the atmosphere. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026