Expectation and Handsel

Expectation

Expectation noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.

Handsel and expectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handsel" instead a noun "Expectation".

Handsel

Handsel noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.
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Expectation and handsel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectation" instead a noun "Handsel".
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