# anticipated

Pronunciation: say "an-TIS-i-payt-id" US/UK /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt.ɪd/, AUS /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pæɪt.ɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of anticipate. — simple past and past participle of anticipate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of anticipate. Use this form for something you expected before it happened.
   - _The committee anticipated strong opposition to the new policy._
   - _Analysts had anticipated the market downturn for months._

## Adjective

2. Expected to arrive or take place at a scheduled time.
   - Simple: Expected to come or happen soon.
   - _The anticipated shipment arrived two days ahead of schedule._
   - _Organizers prepared the hall for the anticipated crowd of visitors._

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