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

Such hostility had been anticipated by Donald, who issued virtual reality headsets to help prepare his players.

From BBC

Its holiday arrival was eagerly anticipated by cinema owners still working to lure people back after the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Holcim said in a statement it had "anticipated this as a potential outcome and intend to appeal".

From Barron's

Scottish Water earlier said the repair was complex and would take longer than anticipated.

From BBC

The documents were highly anticipated after Congress passed a law mandating the files be released in their entirety by 19 December.

From BBC