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

The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024

Battleground states are already preparing for an anticipated onslaught of post-election lawsuits, Reuters reports, with Arizona’s court system ordering judges to prioritize election lawsuits so that certification doesn’t get delayed. —Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Another reason to like the Vikings here is the highly anticipated return of star right end T.J. Hockenson. —David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above