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anticipated
[/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
antecipado
1.
expected or predicted to happen; foreseen
The anticipated arrival time is 3 PM.
A hora de chegada antecipada é 3 da tarde.
2.
looked forward to with pleasure; eagerly awaited
The anticipated concert was a huge success.
O concerto antecipado foi um grande sucesso.
3.
past tense of anticipate: to expect or predict something will happen
We anticipated heavy traffic on the highway.
Antecipamos um grande congestionamento na estrada.
Synonyms
expected
foreseen
predicted
awaited
forthcoming
projected
Antonyms
unexpected
unforeseen
surprising
unanticipated
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
antecipado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
antecipado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
antecipado
standard usage
Portugal
antecipado
standard usage, may also use 'previsto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
anticipated demand
anticipated growth
as anticipated
more/less than anticipated
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