anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

ANTICIPATION definition: the act of anticipating or the state of being anticipated. See examples of anticipation used in a sentence.

ANTICIPATION definition: 1. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future: 2. in…. Learn more.

to realize or feel beforehand; foresee: [~ + object] We anticipate a sell-out crowd tonight.[~ + verb-ing] We anticipate running into problems.[~ + that clause] The government hadn't anticipated …

Anticipation is a feeling of excitement about something pleasant or exciting that you know is going to happen. There's been an atmosphere of anticipation around here for a few days now. We …

Definition of anticipation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The act of expecting or foreseeing something; expectation or presentiment: "None are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing" (Samuel Johnson).

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun anticipation, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Nov 26, 2025 · anticipation (countable and uncountable, plural anticipations) The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper …

Anticipation definition: The act of expecting or foreseeing something; expectation or presentiment.