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anticipation

[an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ænˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
expectation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehension hope joy prospect
STRONG
contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust
WEAK
awaiting high hopes looking forward
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance
WEAK
amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder
NOUN
readiness; forethought
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehension awareness
STRONG
foreboding forecast foresight foretaste forethought inkling intuition preconception premonition prescience presentiment prevision realization
WEAK
foreseeing prior knowledge
Antonyms
STRONG
hindsight ignorance thoughtlessness
WEAK
amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

Example Sentences

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Tomatoes deserve their time under the spotlight, especially in anticipation of National Fresh Tomato Day, which is on April 6.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, is using the volatility to build up a position in high-quality equities in anticipation of a post-war rebound.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Blindfolded, I felt Theatre Obscura was mostly playing off our fears rather than giving in to them, largely keying in on our anticipation that something may happen to us when stripped of sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The anticipation has ruled his life, and now, finally, the wait is over.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris