in anticipation of

Definitions

In preparation for an expected future event.

With the expectation or hope that something will happen.

Examples

The city decorated the streets in anticipation of the royal visit.

We stocked up on extra supplies in anticipation of the approaching storm.

The students sat quietly in anticipation of the final exam results.

Synonyms

expecting awaiting looking forward to prepared for in preparation for foreseeing ready for

Antonyms

unprepared for caught off guard unexpecting ignorant of oblivious to unaware of surprised by