anticipation
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ANTICIPATION
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a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen
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She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony.
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He looked forward to the party with anticipation.
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The actor's fans were trembling with/in anticipation [=excitement] when his limousine drove up.
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the act of preparing for something
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They hired extra police officers in anticipation of a big crowd [=because they expected a big crowd] at the concert.
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the anticipatory excitement before a baseball play-off game
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The town took anticipatory measures to prevent a flood.
