anticipated

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Anticipated means expected or predicted to happen. It's like when you think about something that might occur in the future.

We use "anticipated" all the time in everyday conversations and writing. When a company releases a new product, they often announce what they anticipate will be its features and benefits. For example, a tech firm might say, "Our new smartphone is anticipated to have a longer battery life and improved camera." This means that according to their calculations or research, these are the expected characteristics of the phone.

How common is "anticipated"?

Word anticipated is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.
To take up or introduce (something) prematurely.
Example: The advocate plans to anticipate a part of her argument.
To know of (something) before it happens; to expect.
Example: Please anticipate a journey of an hour from your house to the airport
To eagerly wait for (something)
Example: Little Johnny started to anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus a week before Christmas.