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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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   The meaning of ANTICIPATION is a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action. How to use anticipation in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anticipation.

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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. the anticipation of her arrival.

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   ANTICIPATION definition: 1. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future: 2. in…. Learn more.

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   ANTICIPATION meaning: 1. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future: 2. in…. Learn more.

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   noun. the act of anticipating or the state of being anticipated. realization in advance; foretaste. expectation or hope. previous notion; slight previous impression. intuition, foreknowledge, or prescience. Law. a premature withdrawal or assignment of money from a trust estate.

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   Anticipation is excitement, waiting eagerly for something you know is going to happen. Someone who has just proposed marriage waits in anticipation for a positive reply.

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   Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen.

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   3 days ago · Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANTICIPATION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    the excited feeling of waiting for something to happen: The children were breathless with anticipation. in anticipation (of) in preparation for something happening: She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionanticipation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    a feeling of excitement about something (usually something good) that is going to happen. The courtroom was filled with anticipation. Definition of anticipation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.