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Word entry · 12 letters

anticipation

Best crossword clue

"Eager wait"

12 letters · collected on this word page

12 lettersPronunciation /ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aaciiinnopttStarts with AEnds with N1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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.

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