anticipated

• Beschreibt etwas, das erwartet oder vorausgesehen wird, oft mit Vorfreude oder im Rahmen von Vorbereitungen. Kann auch etwas meinen, das als wahrscheinlich angenommen wird.

Describes something that is expected or looked forward to, often with a sense of excitement or preparation.

1. Expected or looked forward toB2formal

   Something that is expected or predicted to happen, often with excitement or interest.

   erwartet

   • The anticipated release of the new movie drew huge crowds.
   • Her anticipated arrival at the party caused a stir.
   • The company's anticipated profits exceeded all expectations.

   Synonymeawaitedexpectedforecasthoped-forlikelylonged-forprobableprojected

   Antonymesurprisingunanticipatedunexpectedunforeseen

2. Foreseen or predictedB2formal

   Something that was thought of or predicted in advance.

   Erwartet

   • The anticipated outcome of the experiment was confirmed by the data.
   • The anticipated changes in the law were announced yesterday.
   • The anticipated delay was due to bad weather conditions.

   Synonymeenvisionedexpected

   Antonymeunexpectedunforeseenunpredicted

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Warten auf oder Vorhersehen von etwas oder das Ergreifen von Maßnahmen zur Vorbereitung auf ein zukünftiges Ereignis zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of expecting or predicting something, or taking action in preparation for a future event.

1. Expect or foreseeB2formal

   To think that something will happen and be ready for it.

   Erwarten oder vorhersehen

   • We anticipate a large crowd at the concert tonight.
   • The company anticipates strong sales this quarter.
   • She anticipated the question and prepared an answer.

   Synonymeawaitenvisageenvisionexpectforeseepredict

   Antonymedisregarddoubtignoreneglectoverlook

2. Look forward toB1formal

   To feel excited or happy about something that is going to happen.

   Sich auf etwas freuen

   • The children are eagerly anticipating their summer vacation.
   • He anticipated meeting his old friends at the reunion.
   • We anticipate the release of the new movie with great interest.

   Synonymeawaitcount onexpectforeseepredict

   Antonymedread

3. Act before someone elseC1formal

   To do something before someone else has a chance to do it.

   Zuvorkommen

   • The chess player anticipated his opponent's move.
   • She anticipated the market trend and invested early.
   • The goalkeeper anticipated the penalty kick and saved the goal.

   Synonymeforestallpreempt

   Antonymefollowreactrespond