anticipated
1. [ adjective ] expected hopefully
Synonyms: awaited hoped-for
Related terms: expected
2. [ adjective ] rightfully expected
Synonyms: looked-for
Examples:

"his looked-for advancement";

Related terms: due
Similar spelling:   anticipate
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