noun as in strong fondness

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expectation, anticipation

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Example Sentences

Example:He had an expectation of the outcome and it made the result not as surprising.

Definition:An expectation or prior knowledge that prepares one for a certain event or situation.

From expectation

Example:Anticipation is the opposite of presurprisal as it leads to satisfaction rather than confusion.

Definition:The act of looking forward to an event or situation with pleasure or eagerness.

From anticipation