anticipated

[ an-tis-uh-pey-tid ]

adjective

1. predicted, foreseen, or expected:

   New, more efficient heating equipment will lower your energy bills, and the installment payments are calculated so that they can be offset by the anticipated energy savings.

2. looked forward to:

   The hotly anticipated sequel is set to be released on November 14.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of anticipate ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·an·tic·i·pat·ed adjective
• well-an·tic·i·pat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anticipated¹

anticipate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The trial, which is anticipated to last for up to five weeks, continues.

From BBC

In apparent response to the GOP wins, small-cap stocks, along with financial and traditional energy sectors — including oil, gas and coal — performed particularly well following the election and may continue to benefit from anticipated new policies, such as corporate tax cuts, reduced regulatory oversight for financial institutions and fewer environmental restrictions on fossil fuel production.

From Salon

Another rate reduction is anticipated in December.

From Salon

The movie hits theaters Nov. 22, alongside the highly anticipated “Wicked.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some officials anticipated a challenging path through the Senate given his short CV that does not include much work on national security or foreign policy issues.

From BBC