anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.
the anticipation of her arrival
foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.
the frost was a foretaste of winter
Example Sentences
She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony. He looked forward to the party with anticipation.
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