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Anticipation
/æntˈɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
/ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/, /æntɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
Anticipation
01
something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
02
an expectation
03
the action of predicting something to happen in the future
04
the act of looking forward to or expecting something with excitement and eagerness
Example
The upcoming holiday season brings anticipation of family gatherings.
The prisoner wrung his hands in anticipation of his trial.
The nerve-racking anticipation before the big presentation had everyone on edge.
The joyful anticipation of the holiday season filled the air with excitement.
The suspense in this book is killing me with anticipation.