anticipated

American  

[an-tis-uh-pey-tid] / ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. predicted, foreseen, or expected.

   New, more efficient heating equipment will lower your energy bills, and the installment payments are calculated so that they can be offset by the anticipated energy savings.

2. looked forward to.

   The hotly anticipated sequel is set to be released on November 14.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of anticipate.

Other Word Forms

• unanticipated adjective
• well-anticipated adjective

Etymology

Origin of anticipated

anticipate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

But he said: "The regime is still relatively solid and resilient, it will not be an easy task", especially as "the Guards have anticipated this scenario".

From Barron's

Wall Street had anticipated earnings of 91 cents a share on revenue of $5.13 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

From Barron's

The private space exploration company was founded by Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, and is slated for a hotly anticipated initial public offering later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday, Jefferies analyst Edison Lee wrote that Apple may continue to experience robust iPhone demand in the current quarter as consumers rush to buy phones ahead of anticipated price hikes.

From MarketWatch

If Lecornu survives, as anticipated based on his previous support, the budget will move forward for definitive adoption.

From Barron's