anticipated

adjective

an·​tic·​i·​pat·​ed an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd How to pronounce anticipated (audio)
: expected or looked-forward to
A large crowd gathered for his (eagerly) anticipated arrival.
making plans for the anticipated budget cuts
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Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
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This extends the anticipated recovery period, typically around a year. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 Dutcher did not provide specifics about the nature of the surgery or the anticipated recovery time. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025 Here's a first look inside the hotly anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore. Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025 As for the anticipated seating capacity on Aug. 23? Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anticipated

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 May. 2025.

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