Definition of Anticipated
Anticipated
an·tic·i·pat·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
expected, awaited, and looked-forward to;
e.g. Their visit was anticipated, so we were not surprised when they arrived.
(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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