Anticipated
Synonyms for anticipated
adj expected
foreseen
certain
likely
predictable
sure
prepared for
Usage Notes
Despite claims that anticipate should only be used to mean “to perform (an action) or respond to (a question, etc.) in advance” or “to forestall,” it has been used widely since the 18th century as a synonym for expect, often with an implication of pleasure: We anticipate a large turnout at the next meeting. This use is standard in all types of speech and writing.
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Synonyms for anticipative adj expectant anticipant anticipatory awaiting expecting hopeful anticipating
- Anticipatorily
Synonyms for anticipatorily adv anxiously willingly cordially vigorously sincerely promptly intently zealously heartily gladly earnestly energetically readily fiercely rapidly speedily strenuously breathlessly actively hungrily impatiently enthusiastically ardently fervently longingly thirstily cravingly expectantly full tilt spiritedly with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully Antonyms for anticipatorily unwillingly grudgingly listlessly