anticipation

[ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən]

anticipation Definition

  • 1a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
  • 2the act of expecting or predicting something

Using anticipation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anticipation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The anticipation of Christmas morning kept the children awake all night.

  • Example

    I'm filled with anticipation for my upcoming vacation.

  • Example

    The company's earnings report exceeded analysts' anticipations.

  • Example

    The anticipation of his arrival made her heart race.

anticipation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for anticipation

Phrases with anticipation

  • in preparation for something that is expected to happen

    Example

    In anticipation of the storm, they boarded up the windows and stocked up on supplies.

  • in a state of anxious anticipation

    Example

    The audience waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced.

  • the excitement or expectation of something is often more enjoyable than the actual experience

    Example

    I was so excited to see the movie, but it turned out to be a disappointment. I guess anticipation is often greater than realization.

Origins of anticipation

from Latin 'anticipatio', meaning 'taking before'

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Summary: anticipation in Brief

'Anticipation' [ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən] refers to the feeling of excitement or expectation about something that is going to happen in the near future. It can also mean the act of expecting or predicting something. 'Anticipation' is often accompanied by phrases like 'in anticipation of,' and the saying 'anticipation is often greater than realization' suggests that the excitement or expectation of something is often more enjoyable than the actual experience.

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