anticipation

noun
UK: /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
US: /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

  1. The act of expecting something to happen.

    1. I waited in anticipation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crowd was filled with anticipation before the concert started and everyone felt excitement. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future.

    1. There is great anticipation for the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation as she unwrapped the gift revealing the surprise inside. [ ] [ ]

  3. An expectation or prediction.

    1. My anticipation was correct. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their anticipation of a quick victory proved unfounded as the battle dragged on for weeks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prospect hope expectation prediction forecast
anticipation transitive-verb

  1. To look forward to something.

    1. I anticipate good news. [ ] [ ]
    2. We anticipate a large crowd at the event, so we have arranged for extra security measures. [ ] [ ]

  2. To expect something and prepare for it.

    1. Anticipate their arrival soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general anticipated the enemy's movements, preparing a clever trap that would seal their fate. [ ] [ ]

  3. To do something before someone else.

    1. She tried to anticipate my question. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chess master anticipated his opponent's strategy, swiftly countering each move with calculated precision. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anticipation" in English means: The act of expecting something to happen., A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future., An expectation or prediction..

The phonetic transcription of "anticipation" is /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ in British English and /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anticipation": prospect, hope, expectation, prediction, forecast.

Example usage of "anticipation": "I waited in anticipation.". More examples on the page.