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

Adding to the momentum of this highly anticipated Saturn transit, Mercury will join the sun in Gemini (its sign of rulership) on May 25, turning the volume up on all things communication, learning and networking. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025

Like anything involving Swift's highly anticipated re-release, the permission to use the song ignited social media fan pages. —Bryan West, USA Today, 20 May 2025

Opening night features the Golden State Valkyries making their highly anticipated debut, and Paige Bueckers making her pro debut with the Dallas Wings. —No Offseason Podcast, New York Times, 17 May 2025

Upcoming, Fiennes will be seen in Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated zombie flick 28 Years Later and Nicholas Hytner’s film The Choral. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anticipated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated