anticipation
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/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
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/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
noun
R
preparing for something that might happen in the future
She packed an umbrella in anticipation of rain later today.
R
a feeling of excitement about something good that will happen
The children felt great anticipation before opening their presents.
translation
preparing for something that might happen in the future; a feeling of excitement about something good that will happen
Word Forms
Plural
anticipations