anticipated
ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd
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Definition of anticipated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
expectationexpected to happen or arrive soon
  • The anticipated concert was sold out quickly.
expected foreseen predicted
2.
emotioneagerly awaited due to excitement or interest
  • The anticipated movie release has fans buzzing with excitement.
awaited expected hoped-for
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eagerly awaited by many people
The much-anticipated movie finally premiered last night.
eagerly awaited for a long time
The long anticipated concert finally took place last night.
expected increase in size number or value over a future period
The company adjusted its strategy based on anticipated growth in online sales.
estimated amount of money expected to be paid for something
The anticipated cost of the renovation exceeded our original budget.

Origin of anticipated

Latin, anticipare (take before)

Terms with anticipated included in their meaning

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prediction
anticipated or considered likely to happen
surprise
not anticipated or foreseen
plans
life anticipated or planned for in coming years
prediction
anticipated or foreseen
awaited event
anticipated arrival of something important
anticipated
predicted or expected based on a promise
achievement
achieve something desired or anticipated
unexpected outcome
contrary to what was anticipated or predicted

Examples of anticipated in a sentence

  • Her anticipated arrival kept everyone on edge.
  • The anticipated concert sold out in minutes.
  • Her anticipated visit brought joy to the family.

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  1. French:attendu, ...
  2. German:erwartet, mit Spannung erwartet, ...
  3. Italian:atteso, desiderato, ...
  4. Spanish:anticipado, anhelado, ...
  5. Portuguese:muito aguardado, aguardado, ...
  6. Chinese:预期的, 备受期待的, ...
  7. Japanese:期待された, 待望の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَوَقَّع, مرتقب, ...
  9. Hebrew:צָפוּי, מְצֻפֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:ожидаемый, долгожданный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीक्षित, ...
anticipate
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Definition of anticipate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
expect and prepareknow something will happen and get ready for it
  • We anticipate rain and bring umbrellas.
await expect foresee
2.
hopeeagerly wait for something
  • They anticipate the concert with excitement.
await expect
3.
strategyUSact before someone to prevent an actionUS
  • She anticipated his move and blocked him.
forestall preempt
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expect the most negative outcome
She tends to anticipate the worst in every situation.

Origin of anticipate

Latin, anticipare (take before)

Examples of anticipate in a sentence

  • They anticipated delays and left earlier.
  • We eagerly anticipate our vacation in June.
  • The children anticipate the holiday all year.
  • He anticipated the opponent's strategy and adjusted his plan.
  • They anticipated the competitor's launch and acted swiftly.

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  1. French:anticiper, attendre avec impatience, ...
  2. German:voraussehen, sehnsüchtig erwarten, ...
  3. Italian:anticipare, attendere con impazienza, ...
  4. Spanish:anticipar, esperar con ilusión, ...
  5. Portuguese:antecipar, aguardar com expectativa, ...
  6. Chinese:预作准备, 期待, ...
  7. Japanese:予想する, 楽しみに待つ, ...
  8. Arabic:توقع, تَشَوَّقَ إلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהֵיערֵךְ, לְצַפּוֹת בְּקוֹצֶר רוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:ожидать, с нетерпением ждать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікувати, з нетерпінням чекати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वानुमान लगाना, बेसब्री से इंतज़ार करना, ...
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