Anticipation

Synonyms of anticipation

• excitement
• expectation
• eagerness

Antonyms of anticipation

• apathy
• indifference
• disinterest

Collocations of anticipation

eager anticipation

Frequency: 70 %

The children waited with eager anticipation for Santa Claus to arrive.

anticipation grows

Frequency: 60 %

With each passing day, anticipation grows for the release of the new movie.

anticipation mounts

Frequency: 50 %

As the championship game draws near, anticipation mounts among the players.

anticipation builds

Frequency: 45 %

As the concert date approaches, anticipation builds among the fans.

feverish anticipation

Frequency: 35 %

The audience was in a state of feverish anticipation as the curtain rose.

Idiomatic Expressions for anticipation

• Phrase: Counting down the days
  Meaning: Eagerly anticipating an upcoming event or occasion.
  Usage: I'm counting down the days until my vacation starts.