anticipation
nounHow many syllables in anticipation?
There are 5 syllables in the word anticipation.Divide anticipation into syllables:
an · tic · i · pa · tion
How to pronounce anticipation:
Definition of anticipation:
- anticipation (noun):
- the act of anticipating
- something expected (as on the basis of a norm).
- a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action
Synonyms for anticipation:
hopepreconceptionexpectationapprehensionpresentimentpredictionpremonitioncontemplationforesightprospectShow 2 more
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