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Definition anticipation in British English

anticipation noun

[uncountable] noun
/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a feeling of excitement about something enjoyable that is going to happen soon

Example

a quiver/thrill/buzz of anticipation

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Definition anticipation in British English