What is another word for anticipations?

Pronunciation: [antˈɪsɪpˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Anticipations refer to the thoughts or feelings that arise when we predict something that we expect to happen. Synonyms for anticipations can include expectation, hope, excitement, forethought, anticipation, eagerness, foresight, and prediction. These terms express a sense of looking forward to something with optimism, whether it be a project, event, or outcome. Additionally, synonyms for anticipation can encompass preparing for the future, as in the case of forethought, foresight, and prediction, which suggest a sense of planning or strategizing. Whatever the word used, anticipation is a natural and necessary feature of our lives, as it motivates us to work towards achieving our goals and helps us to cope with the unknown.

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Usage examples for Anticipations

We hastened to meet them with social anticipations.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Heretofore my anticipations had been centered wholly in the joys of a family reunion, but now the thought was slowly forced as to the attitude which others would take towards me.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
So Doctor Moran, being physician and family friend to most of the invited guests, had to listen to such reminiscences and anticipations wherever he went.
"The Maid of Maiden Lane"
Amelia E. Barr

Famous quotes with Anticipations

  • Even if you walk exactly the same route each time - as with a sonnet - the events along the route cannot be imagined to be the same from day to day, as the poet's health, sight, his anticipations, moods, fears, thoughts cannot be the same.
    A. R. Ammons
  • Successful investing is anticipating the anticipations of others.
    John Maynard Keynes
  • Fulfill - you can far more than fulfill - the brightest anticipations of those who, in the name of human freedom, and in the face of threats that have ripened into terrible realities since, fought that battle which placed you where you now stand.
    Robert Dale Owen
  • Hope is a river full of expectations or anticipations. Therefore, do dive into it and do swim as long as you live. Even if whatever you are doing presently seems abortive. For, surely a hopeful life is bound to be a successful life. Yes! It's a matter of time. But contrariwise, a hopeless life is likely to emerge a worthless life. So, be and remain hopeful for life and not at all hopeless.
    Emeasoba George
  • Who I was yesterday exists only in my memory and who I will be tomorrow is just anticipations in my imagination.
    Gordana Biernat

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