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anticipation
ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn
noun
oczekiwanie
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.
Collocations
in anticipation ofeager anticipationsense of anticipation
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