Synonyms for

Anticipated

Verb / æˈntɪsʌˌpeɪtɪd / Another word for anticipated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To expect or look forward to something happening.

Synonyms & similar words

promise foresee forestall hopedfor anticipate foreknow forebode predict lookfor previse counter call foretell lookto prognosticate expect awaited awaited expected foreseen projected predicted envisioned foretold presumed expectedly craved

Synonyms by register

Formal

expected foreseen projected predicted

Informal

counted on figured on looked for expected

Literary

foretold presaged augured

Antonyms

unexpected unforeseen surprising sudden unplanned unanticipated

Common collocations

  • anticipated outcome
  • anticipated results
  • anticipated increase
  • anticipated demand
  • anticipated event
  • anticipated needs
  • anticipated response

Word family

noun anticipation
verb anticipate
adjective anticipatory

Usage note

Often used to describe something expected or predicted. Be mindful of using it for things that are genuinely surprising or unexpected, as this can create a contradiction.

Example sentences

  1. I anticipated the first day of school with excitement.
  2. She anticipated her birthday party for weeks.
  3. We anticipated the arrival of our grandparents.
  4. He anticipated the new movie release.
  5. The fans anticipated the concert for months.

Quotes

  • You can't always anticipate the future. Sometimes you just have to go along for the ride. - Unknown
  • The pleasure isn't in doing the thing, the pleasure is in planning it. - John Green
  • It is best to anticipate the dawn and prepare for the dusk. - Maya Angelou

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words