Definition of Anticipated
Anticipated
an·ti·ci·pat·ed
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Expected or predicted to happen or be the case
e.g. The company's profits were anticipated to increase by 20% this quarter.
(adjective)
predicted or expected something, looked forward to it, or guessed that it was probable or going to happen and acted to prepare for it;
e.g. They anticipated that the movie would be a big hit. Luckily, I anticipated that it would rain and I brought my umbrella.
(verb)
occurred or before something that is scheduled or expected, possibly acting as a prior notice;
e.g. Her remarks anticipated the actions she would later take.
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