Anticipatory Meaning
/anˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəɹi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCharacterized by anticipation.
nounClipping of anticipatory offense.
Sentence Examples
The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served.
The crowd waited in anticipatory silence for the concert to begin.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The dog gave an ____ bark the moment it heard the jingle of keys.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There was an ____ silence in the room before the winner was announced.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English anticipate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English anticipatory From anticipate + -ory.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The dog gave an ____ bark the moment it heard the jingle of keys.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There was an ____ silence in the room before the winner was announced.