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Meaning of anticipated
The primary meaning of "anticipated" refers to something that is expected to happen or be done.
Etymology of anticipated
The word "anticipated" has its roots in Latin, derived from "anticipare," which means "to take before" or "to take in advance"
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of taking something in advance or before its due time, and later evolving to include the meaning of expecting or predicting something to happen
Synonyms
expected
predicted
forecast
projected
envisioned
foreseen
planned
intended
awaited
awaited with bated breath
looked forward to
hoped for
longed for
yearned for
predicted with certainty
prophesied
presaged
heralded
signaled
indicated
portended
augured
promised
threatened
looming
impending
upcoming
forthcoming
on the horizon
in the offing
nearing
approaching
coming
drawing near
Definitions
- Expected or predicted to happen or be done
- * Considered or thought about beforehand
- * Felt or experienced beforehand, especially as a result of expectation or anxiety
Usage Examples
- The company's financial reports were highly anticipated by investors and analysts
- * The crowd was eagerly anticipated the start of the concert
- * The weather forecast anticipated a severe storm warning for the weekend
Antonyms
unexpected
unforeseen
unpredicted
unanticipated
surprising
shocking
startling
astonishing
astounding
baffling
perplexing
puzzling
mystifying
inexplicable
unforeseeable
unimaginable
unlooked for
unhoped for
unawaited
unwanted
undesired