anticipated

[ an-tis-uh-pey-tid ]
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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.

Origin of anticipated

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Other words from anticipated

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

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