Anticipation
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪʃn/
Definitions
The feeling of excitement or eagerness for something that is expected to happen in the future.
/ærˈtɪsɪpeɪʃn/
The feeling of excitement or eagerness for something
He was in anticipation of his vacation.
💡 Simply: Feeling excited about something in the future.
More Examples
The children were in a state of anticipation for the birthday party.
How It's Used
"The patient was in anticipation of the surgery results."
"Her heart was filled with anticipation as she opened the letter."
Idioms & expressions
anticipation of doom
The sense of impending doom or impending disaster.
"The company's anticipation of doom after the financial crisis was palpable."
The word 'anticipation' comes from the Latin 'anticipare,' which means 'to take beforehand' or 'to foresee,' formed from 'anti-' (before) and 'capere' (to take).
The term 'anticipation' has been used in literature and everyday language since the 17th century, often to describe feelings or actions related to future events or experiences.
Memory tip
Anticipate the prize by thinking about it.
Word Origin
"Taking beforehand or forecasting"