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anticipation

ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn

noun

oczekiwanie

ɔt͡ʂɛkʲiˈvaɲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
przewidywanie(n)
Definition

The act of looking forward to something, or the feeling of excitement or expectation about something that is going to happen.

Examples
There was a great sense of anticipation before the concert began.
Przed rozpoczęciem koncertu panowało wielkie oczekiwanie.
In anticipation of rain, we brought umbrellas and raincoats.
W przewidywaniu deszczu zabraliśmy parasole i płaszcze przeciwdeszczowe.
Synonyms
expectationforesightsuspensepremonition
Collocations
in anticipation ofeager anticipationsense of anticipation
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