anticipation

• Substantiv, das das Warten auf oder Vorfreuen auf etwas bezeichnet, das geschehen wird, oft mit Gefühlen von Erregung, Spannung oder leichter Angst verbunden. Es kann auch das Vorausahnen oder Vorwegnehmen eines Ereignisses oder einer Entwicklung meinen.

A noun referring to the act of expecting or looking forward to something that is going to happen, often with a sense of excitement or anxiety.

unzählbar

1. Expectation of somethingB1formal

   The act of looking forward to something that is going to happen, often with excitement or anxiety.

   Erwartung

   • The children were full of anticipation before the birthday party.
   • She waited in anticipation for the exam results.
   • There was a sense of anticipation in the air before the concert.

   Synonymeexpectancyexpectationforetastehopeprospect

2. Foreseeing or predictingB2formal

   The act of thinking about something that will happen in the future and preparing for it.

   Vorausschau

   • In anticipation of the storm, they stocked up on supplies.
   • The company increased production in anticipation of high demand.
   • His anticipation of market trends helped the business succeed.

   Synonymeexpectancyexpectationforesightforethoughtpredictionpreparedness