anticipation
intermediateB1/ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ · an-tic-i-pa-tion
The act of looking forward to something with pleasure.
Meanings
The act of looking forward to something with pleasure.
کسی چیز کے ساتھ خوشی سے آگے بڑھنے کا عمل۔
انتظار
intezaar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- great anticipation
- sense of anticipation
- anticipation of joy
Example Sentences
Her anticipation of the holidays kept her motivated throughout the year.
اس کی تعطیلات کا انتظار نے اسے پورے سال متحرک رکھا۔
Is ki ta'atilat ka intezaar ne use poore saal mutaharik rakha.
The anticipation before the concert was palpable among the fans.
کانسرٹ سے پہلے کا انتظار مداحوں میں محسوس کیا جا رہا تھا۔
Kaansert se pehle ka intezaar madaahon mein mehsoos kiya ja raha tha.
He waited in anticipation for the big announcement.
وہ بڑے اعلان کے انتظار میں بیٹھا رہا۔
Woh bade ilaaan ke intezaar mein baitha raha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that anticipation is like waiting for a movie premiere; you can almost feel the excitement build up.
Picture a person looking at a watch, eagerly waiting for the moment of joy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تُو آتا ہے تو چاند چمکتا ہے، انتظار میں دل کو چھیڑتا ہے
Tu aata hai to chaand chamakta hai, intezaar mein dil ko chherhta hai.
When you come, the moon shines; it teases the heart in wait.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انتظار کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Intezaar ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of patience is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "anticipatio" — a taking beforehand
First known use: 15th century
The word 'anticipation' comes from the Latin 'anticipatio', which means 'to take beforehand', describing an expectations or eagerness about future events.