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 of anticipated

• expected
• scheduled

Examples of anticipated in a Sentence

the anticipated date of delivery is July 14th

Recent Examples on the Web

Here's what to know about Rodrigo's much anticipated tour and how fans get multiple opportunities to see the 23-year-old singer locally. —Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 May 2026

One of the most anticipated seasonal treats from the popular grocery chain, the cake is back in stores, according to numerous social media posts and on the r/TraderJoes forum on Reddit. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

In celebration of the anticipated event, there's a new documentary out about the one and only Anna Wintour, who has been chair of the ball since 1995. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

As for what’s to be built around the anticipated stadium? —Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026

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