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expectation
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the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence <in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home> Synonyms anticipation, contemplation, expectance, expectancy, prospect Related Words alarm (also alarum), apprehension, dread, foreboding, misgiving
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