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anticipatory

UK
/ænˈtɪsɪpətəri/
US
/ænˈtɪsɪpəˌtɔri/

Translations

anticipatoryadjective
more anticipatory
Comp.
most anticipatory
Super.
UK
/ænˈtɪsɪpətəri/
US
/ænˈtɪsɪpəˌtɔri/
The anticipatory crowd gathered at the entrance of the concert hall.
Ожидающая толпа собралась у входа в концертный зал.
She had an anticipatory smile on her face as she waited for the surprise.
У нее было предвкушающее выражение лица, когда она ждала сюрприза.
Synonyms
expectant
proactive
predictive
preemptive
foreseeing

Definitions

anticipatoryadjective
Relating to or characterized by anticipation; expecting or looking forward to something.
The anticipatory excitement in the room was palpable as the audience awaited the start of the concert.
Occurring before the element it refers to, especially of the pronoun “it” introducing or anticipating a later clause or phrase (anticipatory it).
In the sentence "It was surprising that she left so early," the word "it" is an anticipatory pronoun.
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