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   anticipation

   /anˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction: "her eyes sparkled with anticipation" Similar expectationpredictionforecastrare:prolepsisexpectancyexpectationhopehopefulnessexcitementsuspense
   • ▪ the introduction in a composition of part of a chord which is about to follow in full.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from the verb anticipare (see anticipate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTICIPATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ANTICIPATION definition: 1. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future: 2. in…. Learn more.

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   ANTICIPATION meaning: 1. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future: 2. in…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ANTICIPATION is a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action. How to use anticipation in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anticipation.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of anticipation – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   the excited feeling of waiting for something to happen: The children were breathless with anticipation. in anticipation (of) in preparation for something happening: She's even decorated the spare room in anticipation of your visit.

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   1. the act of anticipating or the state of being anticipated. 2. realization in advance; foretaste. 3. expectation or hope. 4. intuition, foreknowledge, or prescience. 5. a premature withdrawal or assignment of money from a trust estate.

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   Definition of anticipation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   anticipation meaning, definition, what is anticipation: when you are expecting something to happ...: Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'anticipation' 1. Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen. [...] 2. See in anticipation of sth [...] More. Synonyms of 'anticipation' • expectancy, hope, expectation, apprehension [...] • readiness for, expectation, preparation for [...] More.

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    Definitions of 'anticipation' 1. Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen. [...] 2. See in anticipation of sth [...] More. Synonyms of 'anticipation' • expectancy, hope, expectation, apprehension [...] • readiness for, expectation, preparation for [...] More.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › anticipationAnticipation Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Anticipation definition: The act of expecting or foreseeing something; expectation or presentiment.