Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Anticipated or regarded as likely to happen based on planning or predictions.
Expected
/ɪkˈspektid/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He returned that night, and lo! the expected had happened.The team delivered the results as expected, without any delay.Rain fell throughout the night, just as the forecast expected.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word expectare, meaning to look out for or await and found in English since Middle English (c. 1150-1500).
Usage Statistics:
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