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US
/ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən, æntɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
]
[ UK /æntˈɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /æntˈɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
- an expectation
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something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
each of them had their own anticipations
an indicator of expectancy in development - the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
- anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
How To Use anticipation In A Sentence
- In fact, sometimes the happiness in anticipation is greater than the happiness actually experienced in the moment - that's known as "rosy prospection. Gretchen Rubin: Balanced Life -- Get More Bang for Your Happiness Buck: Revel in Anticipation.
- There is growing anticipation that the prime minister will have to resign.
- He uses the ambiguity of passageways and transitional spaces to construct an esthetic of anticipation.
- And 'offloaded' him into a Master in anticipation of the great dark knight? The Tao Of Sith
- I woke up this morning with a knot of excitement and anticipation nestling comfortably in my stomach.
- Among the dainties was a live pig, which squeaking and grunting in anticipation of its fate, supplied to this orderly procession the absence of a musical band. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1
- I wanted to soak up the sense of preparation and anticipation. Times, Sunday Times
- This led to flirtatious, prolonged seductions and the delicious build-up of anticipation and desire.
- We look forward to your lecture with eager anticipation.
- With a 33 km mountain run behind me and a 67 km white-water kayak ahead, I felt pain, dread, exaltation, jubilation, anticipation, fear and joy - give me more emotions.
