
Anticipation
Future Events
Use 'anticipation' when expressing waiting eagerly for future events or happenings.

In anticipation of the new year, they prepared a grand feast.
Preparing Ahead
It involves an element of preparation, not just waiting.

She bought warm clothes in anticipation of the cold weather.
Not Always Positive
'Anticipation' doesn't only refer to positive events; it can also be about dreading something.

He waited in anticipation for the dentist, feeling quite nervous.
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EagerEnthusiasmExpectForesightForethoughtHopeOutlookPredictionProjection
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