Anticipated
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 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.”
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Contains the -ED ending; features multiple vowels and the -PATED pattern
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Worth 16 points; good length word with solid letter distribution
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