ANTICIPATION

/æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/ Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Definition

  1. noun an expectation. — synonyms: expectancy
  2. noun something expected (as on the basis of a norm). — synonyms: expectancy
  3. noun the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future). — synonyms: prediction, prevision
  4. noun anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. — synonyms: expectation

Examples

  • “Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.”
  • “He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.”

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