Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anticipation
Noun
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of looking forward to something, particularly with excitement or eagerness.
Examples
- Her anticipation for the concert made her smile all day.
- In anticipation of the holidays, the children decorated the house.
- He waited in anticipation for the exam results.
Meaning
Anticipation refers to the feeling of expectation or hope for a future event or outcome.
Synonyms
- Expectation
- Forethought
- Hopes
- Outlook
- Waiting
