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Meaning of anticipation
The act of looking forward to something, especially with pleasure.
Etymology of anticipation
The word "anticipation" comes from the Latin "anticipatio", which is derived from "anticipare", meaning "to take before" or "to take in advance"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially with the meaning of "the act of taking something before its proper time"
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the concept of looking forward to something, especially with pleasure
Synonyms
expectation
expectation
forecast
prediction
prospect
hope
promise
outlook
foresight
intuition
premonition
presentiment
apprehension
anxiety
eagerness
enthusiasm
excitement
suspense
tension
unease
trepidation
misgiving
doubt
fear
trepidation
nervousness
apprehensiveness
watchfulness
vigilance
awareness
awareness
preparedness
readiness
alertness
attentiveness
mindfulness
consciousness
awareness
perception
discernment
insight
foresightedness
farsightedness
vision
clairvoyance
Definitions
- The action of anticipating something, especially with pleasure
- A feeling of excitement or anxiety about something that is going to happen
- The act of looking forward to something, especially with pleasure
Usage Examples
- The anticipation of the party was building up, and everyone was excited to see what the night would bring
- The crowd's anticipation was palpable as they waited for the concert to start
- The anticipation of the new movie release was high, with many fans waiting in line for hours to get tickets
Antonyms
disappointment
disillusionment
letdown
anticlimax
surprise
shock
astonishment
amazement
bewilderment
perplexity
confusion
disorientation
disconcertion
dismay
discontent
dissatisfaction
disillusion
disenchantment
apathy
indifference
unconcern
nonchalance
complacency
lackadaisicalness
lethargy
listlessness
torpor