Definitions
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Word origin
From Middle English anticipacioun, from Middle French anticipation and its etymon Latin anticipātiō, anticipātiōnem.
Used in a sentence
“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.”
“He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Eager wait”12 letters
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