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

• awaited
• due
• expected
• scheduled
• slated

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep scrolling to learn what time the anticipated ceremony starts, along with free and paid viewing options on cable and streaming. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

The New Year is the perfect time to refresh your bookshelf and reading list with the many highly anticipated page-to-screen adaptations coming in 2025. —Emily Maskell, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025

Tensions and Prospects for Negotiations The war has reached a critical juncture while both sides vie for leverage in anticipated winter negotiations. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

This week marks the highly anticipated returns of Squid Game and What If…? —Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above