anticipation
/ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
noun
- The feeling of looking forward to something; excitement or expectation about a future event.
- There was a sense of anticipation in the air before the announcement.
- She felt a thrill of anticipation as she opened the gift.
- The children waited in anticipation for the birthday cake.
- The act of expecting or predicting something.
- The stock market rose in anticipation of lower interest rates.
- His anticipation of the opponent's move helped him win the game.
- In anticipation of rain, she brought an umbrella.
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