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ANTICIPANT

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

One who anticipates

Synonyms:

anticipant; anticipator

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("anticipant" is a kind of...):

illusionist; seer; visionary (a person with unusual powers of foresight)

Derivation:

anticipant (marked by eager anticipation)

 II. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Marked by eager anticipation

Example:

an expectant hush

Synonyms:

anticipant; anticipative; expectant

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

hopeful (having or manifesting hope)

Derivation:

anticipant (one who anticipates)

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