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
Thanks to the generosity and hard work of countless talented designers, these highly anticipated events raise funds to benefit valuable, important causes …Traditional Home

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Anticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticipated. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on anticipated

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!