anticipated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to think that something will happen in the future and perhaps prepare for it.
v.to foresee or predict a future event and take action in expectation of it. Often used with a direct object or a 'that' clause.
Simple“The company anticipated a drop in sales during the winter months.”
In context“Economists had anticipated the market correction for several months, though the speed of the decline caught many retail investors by surprise.”
UsageOften followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing form).
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that people are waiting for or expecting to happen.
adj.functioning as a participial adjective to describe an event, arrival, or result that is expected or looked forward to.
Simple“The highly anticipated movie finally opened in cinemas last night.”
In context“The long-anticipated report on urban infrastructure was finally released to the public, sparking immediate debate among city planners.”
UsageCommonly used in the attributive position before a noun.
Antonyms
“But in the end she wasn't as homesick as she'd anticipated.”
“He anticipated in 2021 that the crisis would lead to civil war.”