What does "anticipated" mean?

1. (to expect or predict) to think that something will happen in the future and perhaps prepare for it. 2. (expected or awaited) describing something that people are waiting for or expecting to happen.

How do you use "anticipated"?

Often followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing form). Commonly used in the attributive position before a noun.

anticipated

v. · adj.

US //ænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd// UK //æntˈɪsɪpˌeɪtɪd// an·tic·i·pat·ed

1 to expect or predict (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to think that something will happen in the future and perhaps prepare for it.

to foresee or predict a future event and take action in expectation of it. Often used with a direct object or a 'that' clause.

Example

The company anticipated a drop in sales during the winter months.

Example

Economists had anticipated the market correction for several months, though the speed of the decline caught many retail investors by surprise.

Usage

Often followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing form).
- doubted
- ignored
2 expected or awaited (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describing something that people are waiting for or expecting to happen.

functioning as a participial adjective to describe an event, arrival, or result that is expected or looked forward to.

Example

The highly anticipated movie finally opened in cinemas last night.

Example

The long-anticipated report on urban infrastructure was finally released to the public, sparking immediate debate among city planners.

Usage

Commonly used in the attributive position before a noun.
- unexpected
- unforeseen