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anticipation

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃tɨsiˈpasɐ̃w̃/an·te·ci·pa·ção

Definition

1

The action of anticipating something; the act of looking forward to something, often with pleasure.

Usage examples

The early payment was made in anticipation of the holiday.
She waited with keen anticipation for the concert.

Common combinations

in anticipationanticipation offull of anticipation