OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 43050

anticipation

/ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
anticipación • anticipamiento • previsión
The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.
Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.
So shall my anticipation prevent your discovery, and your secrecy to the king and queen moult no feather.
anticipación • expectación
The eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.
He waited in anticipation of the arrival of Christmas.
He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.
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