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anticipant

/ænˈtɪsəpənt/
noun
  1. A person who expects or looks forward to something.
    • The crowd of anticipants grew restless as the announcement was delayed.
    • As an anticipant of the new policy, she prepared her questions for the meeting.
    • The anticipants waited eagerly for the concert doors to open.
adjective
  1. Showing or feeling anticipation; expectant.
    • The audience sat in anticipant silence before the play began.
    • He wore an anticipant smile as he opened the letter.
    • The children were anticipant, their eyes fixed on the birthday cake.
Synonyms
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