anticipation
gb/æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/ us/æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 7500
izgatott várakozás, feszült várakozás, valamire számítva, valamire készülve, várakozás, előrejelzés, megelőlegezés, előlegezés, anticipáció
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
anticipation of [something]
There was a buzz of anticipation in the room before the band came on stage.
Izgatott várakozás zsongása töltötte be a termet, mielőtt a zenekar színpadra lépett.
She waited in nervous anticipation for the exam results to appear on the screen.
Ideges, feszült várakozással figyelte, mikor jelennek meg a vizsgaeredmények a képernyőn.
The children watched the oven in eager anticipation as the cookies baked.
A tense anticipation filled the crowd as the final penalty kick was taken.
His announcement was met with great anticipation from both fans and critics.
Learner examples
The students felt strong anticipation before the test.
A diákok erős izgatott várakozást éreztek a dolgozat előtt.
In great anticipation, we watched the door open.
Nagy izgalommal figyeltük, ahogy kinyílik az ajtó.
There was a feeling of anticipation before the game started.
She smiled with anticipation when she saw the gift.
He waited in quiet anticipation for her answer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "anticipation" only for positive feelings. It can be positive, mixed, or nervous, but it usually includes some level of excitement or tension. For neutral or simple future fact, "expectation" may sound more natural.
Meaning
excited feeling about the future
Collocations
in anticipation
|with anticipation
|sense of anticipation
|eager anticipation
|tense anticipation
|filled with anticipation
Synonyms
expectancy (More formal and less emotional; focuses on the fact of expecting, not the excited feeling.)
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excitement (Stronger and more general; not always about something in the future.)
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suspense (Adds a feeling of uncertainty or tension about the outcome.)
Antonyms
dread (An intense fear about something in the future instead of a positive or mixed excitement.)
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indifference (A lack of interest or feeling about what will happen.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong, often happy feeling when you are waiting for something to happen.
A strong feeling of excitement, nervousness, or pleasant tension while you are waiting for something to happen.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
in anticipation of [something]
In anticipation of heavy traffic, we left the house an hour early.
A nagy forgalomra számítva egy órával korábban indultunk el otthonról.
The company increased its stock levels in anticipation of higher holiday demand.
A vállalat a várhatóan nagyobb ünnepi keresletre számítva növelte a készletszintjét.
Security was tightened in anticipation of the presidential visit.
They saved extra money in anticipation of possible medical bills.
Extra staff were hired in anticipation of the new store opening.
Learner examples
We bought food in anticipation of the storm.
A viharra számítva élelmiszert vettünk.
She studied hard in anticipation of the exam.
A vizsgára készülve sokat tanult.
The city fixed the roads in anticipation of more cars.
He cooked extra rice in anticipation of more guests.
They closed the windows in anticipation of rain.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"in the anticipation of"* instead of the usual fixed phrase "in anticipation of". Also, they may confuse this meaning with the emotional meaning; here the focus is on the action done early, not the feeling.
Meaning
preparation before something expected
Collocations
in anticipation of
|made in anticipation of
|plans in anticipation of
|act in anticipation of
|move in anticipation of
Synonyms
preparation (Very close in meaning; a more general word and does not always include the idea of expectation.)
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foresight (Focuses more on the ability to see what will happen, not on the specific action taken.)
Antonyms
reaction (An action taken after something happens, not before it.)
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improvisation (Doing something without planning or advance thought.)
Themes
business
|planning
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An action you do early because you think something will happen later.
The act of doing something in advance because you expect a particular event or situation.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
várakozás
B2
előrejelzés
B2
Usage pattern:
anticipation that [clause]
Investors bought the stock in anticipation that interest rates would fall.
A befektetők abban a várakozásban vásárolták a részvényt, hogy a kamatok csökkenni fognak.
The policy was designed in anticipation of rapid population growth.
A szakpolitikát a gyors népességnövekedés várható bekövetkezésére tekintettel alakították ki.
Contrary to anticipation, demand for the new product was weak.
Market anticipation of a recession pushed oil prices lower.
There is widespread anticipation that the court will overturn the decision.
Learner examples
Many people saved money in anticipation that prices would rise.
Sokan pénzt takarítottak meg arra számítva, hogy emelkedni fognak az árak.
The team trained hard in anticipation that the game would be difficult.
A csapat keményen edzett arra számítva, hogy a mérkőzés nehéz lesz.
In anticipation that sales would drop, the company cut costs.
Scientists worked in anticipation that a new virus could appear.
The plan was made in anticipation that more students would join.
Common mistake:
Learners often use this formal sense where simple "expectation" works better in everyday speech. Use "anticipation" in this way mainly in news, reports, or formal writing.
Meaning
expectation that something will occur
Collocations
market anticipation
|in anticipation that
|anticipation of demand
|contrary to anticipation
|public anticipation
Synonyms
expectation (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly less formal.)
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prediction (Focuses more on the act of forecasting, often using data or a model.)
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projection (Often used in business or finance for a numerical or detailed forecast.)
Antonyms
surprise (Something that happens without being expected or predicted.)
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unforeseen event (An event that was not anticipated or planned for.)
Themes
business
|science
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A belief or guess that something will happen.
An expectation or prediction that a particular event, result, or situation will occur.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
anticipation of [income/payment/taxes]
The city issued bonds in anticipation of future tax revenues.
A város kötvényeket bocsátott ki a jövőbeli adóbevételek megelőlegezésére.
An anticipation loan was arranged to cover operating costs until sales increased.
A működési költségek fedezésére a várható bevételt megelőlegező hitelt intéztek, amíg az értékesítés növekedni nem kezdett.
Interest received in anticipation of income must be reported to the tax authorities.
Learner examples
The company took a loan in anticipation of future sales.
A vállalat a jövőbeli eladások megelőlegezésére hitelt vett fel.
The town borrowed money in anticipation of tax payments.
A város az adóbefizetések megelőlegezésére vett fel kölcsönt.
They received an advance in anticipation of next year’s income.
Meaning
use of money before it is due
Collocations
anticipation of income
|anticipation of taxes
|anticipation loan
|anticipation of revenue
Synonyms
advance (A general financial term for money paid or received before it is due; not limited to tax or income contexts.)
Antonyms
deferral (Delaying a payment or receipt of money until a later date.)
Themes
business
|finance
|law
Definition
In finance, getting or paying money before the normal time.
The use, collection, or payment of money, such as income, interest, or taxes, before the time at which it is normally due.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
előlegezés
C1
anticipáció
C2
The composer uses anticipation to create tension before the final cadence.
A zeneszerző előlegezést használ, hogy feszültséget teremtsen a záró kadencia előtt.
In this passage, the soprano line introduces an anticipation of the next chord.
Ebben a részletben a szoprán szólam a következő akkord egyik hangját előlegezi.
The teacher asked the students to identify each anticipation in the melody.
Learner examples
The music student learned about anticipation in harmony class.
A zenét tanuló diák a harmóniaórán tanult az előlegezésről.
This song has a clear anticipation before the last chord.
Ebben a dalban az utolsó akkord előtt jól hallható egy előlegezés.
The anticipation makes the melody sound more exciting.
Meaning
note sounded before its chord
Collocations
use of anticipation
|melodic anticipation
|harmonic anticipation
Synonyms
nonchord tone (A broader technical term; an anticipation is one specific type of nonchord tone.)
Antonyms
chord tone (A note that fully belongs to the sounding chord and does not arrive early.)
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
In music, a note that is played early, before the main chord that it is part of.
In music theory, a note that sounds before the chord to which it belongs, creating a brief dissonance until the rest of the chord arrives.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anticipation
IPA
GB/æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
US/æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
an - ti - cip - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anticipation
- Plural: anticipation, anticipations
Word family
Forms
anticipations
noun
Core family
anticipate
verb B2
Related words
anticipatory
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unanticipated
adjective
Expressions
a sense of anticipation
1/ə sˈɛns əv æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
general feeling of excited expectation
A strong, shared feeling of excitement because something is going to happen soon.
Examples
- There was a sense of anticipation in the air before the concert started.
- A sense of anticipation spread through the crowd as the lights went down.
build anticipation
1/bˈɪld æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
create or increase excited waiting
To make people feel more and more excited while they wait for something.
Examples
- The trailer was designed to build anticipation for the new movie.
- Teaser photos on social media helped build anticipation before the product launch.
filled with anticipation
1/fˈɪld wˈɪθ æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
full of excited expectation
Having a very strong feeling of excitement while you wait for something.
Examples
- The room was filled with anticipation before the results were announced.
- She was filled with anticipation as the plane began to land.
heighten anticipation
1/hˈaɪtən æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
make anticipation stronger
To make the feeling of excited waiting even stronger.
Examples
- The long silence before the announcement only heightened the anticipation.
- Early reviews have heightened anticipation for the upcoming series.
in anticipation of
1/ˈɪn æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
before something happens, to prepare
Because you think something will happen, you do something before it happens.
Examples
- They stocked up on food in anticipation of the storm.
- The company hired extra staff in anticipation of the busy holiday season.
- We left early in anticipation of heavy traffic.
tense anticipation
1/tˈɛns æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nervous, anxious excited waiting
A strong, nervous feeling while you wait for something important or uncertain.
Examples
- There was a moment of tense anticipation before the judge read the verdict.
- The crowd watched in tense anticipation as the climber reached for the final hold.
with anticipation
1/wˈɪθ æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feeling excited while waiting
Feeling strong, often happy excitement while you wait for something.
Examples
- The children watched with anticipation as the magician shuffled the cards.
- We waited with anticipation for the winner’s name to be called.
eager anticipation
1/ˈiɡɚ æntˌɪsɪpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Strong positive expectation
A feeling of great excitement and looking forward to something happening soon.
Examples
- The crowd waited in eager anticipation for the show to start.
- The book was greeted with eager anticipation by fans around the world.
- He opened the letter in eager anticipation.
- The children waited in eager anticipation for the fireworks to start.