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anticipant

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of anticipant

having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something

Anticipant of receiving a year-end bonus, she had mentally spent the money by Thanksgiving.

Synonyms of anticipant

agape, agog, anticipatory, expectant

Words Related to anticipant

open-eyed, openmouthed

alert, vigilant, watchful

anxious, athirst, breathless, eager, enthusiastic, raring

antsy, impatient, restive, restless

Near Antonyms of anticipant

apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned, unimpressed, uninterested, unmoved

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