Anticipated

11 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of anticipate, meaning to expect or predict something, or to take action in preparation for something expected to happen. Refers to looking forward to something with expectation.

“The highly anticipated product launch exceeded all sales projections.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

an·tic·i·pat·ed

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Synonyms

expected predictedforeseenawaited

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Wordle

Contains the -ED ending; features multiple vowels and the -PATED pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; good length word with solid letter distribution

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “anticipated”.

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