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Anticipation

/æˌntɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
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(noun) The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order.

An exhibition was given in anticipation of the Queen's visit.
Thanking you in anticipation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The fans were full of ____ as the concert was finally about to begin.

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