Anticipation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word anticipation
Brit.  |æntɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word anticipation

noun

- an expectation (syn: expectancy)
- something expected (as on the basis of a norm) (syn: expectancy)
each of them had their own anticipations
- the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) (syn: prediction, prevision)
- anticipating with confidence of fulfillment (syn: expectation)

Extra examples

She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.

He looked forward to the party with anticipation.

We are in such a state of excitement in anticipation of political news.

In anticipation of a riot the temples on the Forum were occupied with guards.

She waited in eager anticipation for Robert to arrive.

Taylor was excited and full of anticipation at the prospect of the trip.

We waited in a fever of anticipation.

They were breathless with anticipation.

They waited, breathless with anticipation.

He was in a lather of anticipation.

Scottish rugby fans are licking their lips in anticipation.

The workers have called off their strike in anticipation of a pay offer.

Her eyes grew wide in anticipation.

...a puppy aquiver with anticipation as his owner held out a treat...

...neatened the living room in anticipation of company...

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