anticipation
Translation
expectation, suspense, foresight
Examples
The children were full of anticipation.
The children were full of anticipation.
She bought the tickets in anticipation of a big crowd.
She bought the tickets in anticipation of a big crowd.
Grammar Patterns
in anticipation of ((sth.)) in expectation of (sth.) He saved money in anticipation of his retirement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expectation, excitement; Antonyms: surprise, dread
Etymology
From Latin 'anticipare' (to take care of beforehand), from 'ante-' (before) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of 'anti-' as 'before' and 'cipation' like 'participation' – you're participating in an event in your mind before it happens.