anticipated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/

Definition

Regarded or predicted as likely to happen in the future.

Examples

• The company anticipated a rise in sales for the holiday season.

• Analysts anticipated that the new policy would boost the economy.

• She anticipated his reaction and prepared a response.

How to Use anticipated

anticipate that (prepositional phrase)

To predict or expect that a certain event or situation will occur. — "We anticipate that the project will be completed on time."

anticipate something (prepositional phrase)

To expect or predict something. — "She anticipates a difficult negotiation."

anticipate doing something (prepositional phrase)

To expect or predict that one will do a particular action. — "He anticipates returning to his hometown next year."

Synonyms of anticipated

Words with a similar meaning to anticipated:

• expected
• predicted
• foreseen
• envisaged

Antonyms of anticipated

Words with the opposite meaning to anticipated:

• unexpected
• unforeseen

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