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an·tic·i·pa·tion
 anticipation
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- pronunciation:
- aen
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s
peI
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of anticipating.
In anticipation of the hero's arrival, the people tied ribbons around the trees.- synonyms:
- expectation, expecting
- similar words:
- prediction, prevention
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| definition 2: |
the condition of expecting or hoping.
The fans were filled with anticipation as the teams took their positions.- synonyms:
- expectation
- similar words:
- hope, prospect
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| related words: |
enthusiasm |
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