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anticipation

/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
an · ti · ci · pa · tion æn · ˌtɪs · ɪ · ˈpeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen
中文释义
期待,预期
Significado en Español
anticipación
한국어 뜻
기대, 예상
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự mong đợi, dự đoán
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Example Sentence

She waited with great anticipation for the results.

她满怀期待地等待结果。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “anticipation”:

  1. A disappointment
  2. B expectation
  3. C indifference
  4. D boredom
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B — expectation. “anticipation” means n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The children waited with great ______ for the exciting show to begin.

  1. A boredom
  2. B anticipation
  3. C dread
  4. D sadness
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B — anticipation. “anticipation” means n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

Common questions about “anticipation”

What does “anticipation” mean?

anticipation — n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen. In Chinese: 期待,预期.

How do you pronounce “anticipation”?

anticipation is pronounced /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: an · ti · ci · pa · tion.

How do you use “anticipation” in a sentence?

She waited with great anticipation for the results. (她满怀期待地等待结果。)

What are synonyms for “anticipation”?

expectation, excitement, hope — all close in meaning to anticipation (n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen).

Is “anticipation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. anticipation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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