anticipation (ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən
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noun
- the act of anticipating; expectation, premonition, or foresight
- the act of taking or dealing with funds before they are legally available or due
- music an unstressed, usually short note introduced before a downbeat and harmonically related to the chord immediately following it Compare suspension (sense 11)
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The knowledge that the fate of Paloma Blanca would be sealed in the next three hours filled him with nervous anticipation.
, Final Resort (1994)In anticipation of the parliament's decision, American ships had already begun unloading heavy equipment at Turkish ports (1).
Spiked (2003)But moving there was an adventure that she undertook with anticipation and pleasure.
Globe and Mail (2003)Reid himself was looking forward with anticipation to completing his transition from back-row to wing.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Negro spirituals are full of hope and longing and anticipation of Glory.
, Beat Stress (1992)