anticipation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or feeling of expecting something, usually something pleasant; preparation for a future event.

  - "The excitement of anticipation before a vacation."
  - "The anticipation of a baby's arrival builds tension in the family."
  - "The anticipation of a surprise party is part of the fun."

• Noun

  The ability to guess or predict what someone else is going to say or do.

  - "His anticipation of her response was correct."
  - "The detective's anticipation of the suspect's next move led to his capture."

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Synonyms

expectingness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anticipation
expectation , frustration , relation , station , vacation

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Variants

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anticipation , anticipations , in anticipation of

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Forms

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anticipates, anticipated, anticipating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'anticipare,' meaning 'to come before,' or 'to take before.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded anticipation was by a group of people who waited for over 100 years for a promised land?

2. The word 'anticipation' appears in the Bible over 20 times.

3. In psychology, anticipation is considered a cognitive emotion, as it involves mental preparation and expectation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Anticipation and anxiety share some similarities, as both involve feelings of apprehension or fear before an event. However, anxiety is generally a more intense and persistent emotion.

2. Excitement: Anticipation and excitement are related emotions, as both involve feelings of pleasure and eagerness in anticipation of a future event.

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Culture

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Anticipation is a common theme in literature, often used to build suspense and tension. In art, it can be represented through visual cues such as clocks or hands reaching out towards an object. In music, it can be conveyed through a gradual build-up of sound or rhythm.

How to Memorize "anticipation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock ticking down, representing the passing of time and the anticipation of an event.
   - Visualize a person with a thought bubble above their head, representing their anticipation of an upcoming event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anticipation' with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach before an exciting event.
   - Associate the word 'anticipation' with the image of a clock counting down to midnight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Awaits' to remember the meaning of anticipation: Anticipation is the Act of Waiting for Something

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