Anticipation (Noun)
Meaning 2
Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each of them had their own anticipations"; "an indicator of expectancy in development".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The air was filled with anticipation as the crowd waited for the concert to start, with everyone guessing what the setlist would look like.
- As the calendar flipped to December, there was a palpable sense of anticipation about what gifts the family would exchange during the holiday.
- With only one game left to win, the anticipation in the locker room was high, with every player knowing they had a shot at making the playoffs.
- There's a great deal of anticipation around the tech industry for the latest innovation in virtual reality.
- For the little girl, there was growing anticipation in the weeks leading up to her birthday, wondering what new toy or adventure the special day would bring.