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   An·tic·i·pa·tion

   /anˌtisəˈpāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction: "her eyes sparkled with anticipation" Similar expectationpredictionforecastrare:prolepsisexpectancyexpectationhopehopefulnessexcitementsuspense
   • ▪ the introduction in a composition of part of a chord which is about to follow in full.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from the verb anticipare (see anticipate).

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   Some common synonyms of anticipation are foretaste, outlook, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to anticipation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of anticipation. As Christmas drew near, the children were filled with anticipation. Synonyms. expectation. expectancy. hope. The soldier shined his boots in anticipation of the inspection. Synonyms.

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   n. # confidence. Another way to say Anticipation? Synonyms for Anticipation (other words and phrases for Anticipation).

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   a feeling of desire for something, usually with confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment. Kevin hasn't given up hope of being fit. Synonyms. belief, confidence, expectation, longing, dream, desire,

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   Synonyms for ANTICIPATION: expectancy, expectation, prospect, looking forward, outlook, trust, confident expectation, eager expectation; Antonyms for ANTICIPATION: surprise, fear, despair, dread, amazement, doubt, wonder, astonishment.

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    a feeling of desire for something, usually with confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment. Kevin hasn't given up hope of being fit. Synonyms. belief, confidence, expectation, longing, dream, desire,

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    expectancy, expectation, looking forward, outlook, trust, promise, prospect, awaiting, impatience, preoccupation, hope, high hopes. Antonyms: surprise, fear, dread. Sense: Presentiment. Synonyms: