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ANTICIPATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Anticipation.

Anticipation - as a noun

An expectation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expectancy26
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expectation22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something expected (as on the basis of a norm)

Example: "Each of them had their own anticipations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expectancy26
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expectation22outlook11prospect14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prediction15prevision14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoning10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expectation22

Example Sentences

"She waited with anticipation for her exam results."
"The children were filled with anticipation on Christmas Eve."
"He couldn't contain his anticipation as he approached the finish line."
"The anticipation in the air was palpable before the concert started."
"She had a sense of anticipation as she opened the envelope."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTICIPATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anticipation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTICIPATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ANTICIPATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anticipation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTICIPATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is ANTICIPATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anticipation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTICIPATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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