anticipation
noun/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
- in anticipation of something He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.
Extra Examples- There is growing anticipation that the chairman will have to resign.
- Parents visit the school in anticipation that action will be taken.
- There was widespread anticipation of further expansion.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- keen
- breathless
- …
- be full of
- heighten
- in anticipation of
- a feeling of anticipation
- a sense of anticipation
- a shiver of anticipation
- …
- a feeling of excitement about something (usually something good) that is going to happen
- happy/eager/excited anticipation
- The courtroom was filled with anticipation.
Extra Examples- The unexpected news sent a thrill of anticipation through the group.
- There was a sense of anticipation in the audience as the curtain went up for the premiere.
- These brief glimpses heightened their anticipation of when they could be together.
- We are full of anticipation, and can't wait to visit you.
- We look forward to your lecture with eager anticipation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- great
- keen
- breathless
- …
- be full of
- heighten
- in anticipation of
- a feeling of anticipation
- a sense of anticipation
- a shiver of anticipation
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from the verb anticipare, based on ante- ‘before’ + capere ‘take’.
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