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/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
She waited in anticipation for the results of the competition.
A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.
There was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air before the concert began.
The act of taking action in advance to deal with a future event.
In anticipation of the storm, the town officials prepared emergency supplies.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin anticipatio(n-), from anticipare 'to take before'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in anticipation of
prepared for or expecting something that may happen
sitting on the edge of one's seat
being in a state of excited anticipation
with eager anticipation
with a strong desire to experience something that is about to happen
Related Words
anticipate
to expect or predict something that is to come
expect
to regard something as likely to happen
foresee
to be aware of beforehand
Slang Meanings
The buzz
There's a lot of buzz around the new movie release.
Hype
The hype around the new game launch is unreal.