anticipation (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
Definition
The action of expecting or predicting something; the feeling of looking forward to something with excitement or pleasure.
Examples
The anticipation of the concert kept her awake all night.
He felt a sense of dread, not anticipation, as he approached the exam hall.
The crowd's anticipation grew with each passing minute before the game started.
How to Use anticipation
- anticipation of (prepositional phrase)
- The feeling or action of expecting something to happen. — "In anticipation of the storm, we secured our windows."
- build anticipation (collocation)
- To increase the feeling of excitement or eagerness for something to happen. — "The trailers were designed to build anticipation for the movie."
- sense of anticipation (collocation)
- A feeling of looking forward to something. — "She felt a growing sense of anticipation as her birthday approached."
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