Words that rhyme with expectation
Expectation is a 4-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are recitation, abbreviation, abdication. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of expectation
- noun
- belief about (or mental picture of) the future
- anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
- the feeling that something is about to happen
3 syllables
- aviation
- carnation
- castration
- causation
- cessation
- cetacean
- citation
- cremation
- crustacean
- damnation
- deflation
- deviation
- dictation
- dilation
- donation
- duration
- elation
- filtration
- fixation
- flirtation
- flotation
- fluctuation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- frustration
- gestation
- glaciation
- gradation
- graduation
- gyration
- hydration
- ideation
- inflation
- lactation
- location
- mediation
- menstruation
- migration
- mutation
- narration
- negation
- notation
- oration
- ovation
- plantation
- potation
- predation
- privation
- probation
- procreation
- prostration
4 syllables
- recitation
- abbreviation
- abdication
- aberration
- abrogation
- acceptation
- acclamation
- acclimation
- accusation
- activation
- adaptation
- admiration
- adoration
- adulation
- affectation
- affiliation
- affirmation
- affrication
- aggravation
- agitation
- alienation
- allegation
- alleviation
- allocation
- alteration
- altercation
- amputation
- animation
- annexation
- annotation
- appellation
- application
- appreciation
- approbation
- appropriation
- arbitration
- aspiration
- association
- augmentation
- auscultation
- automation
- avocation
- bifurcation
- calculation
- calibration
- cancellation
- capitation
- celebration
- coagulation
- cogitation
- collocation
- coloration
- combination
- commendation
- commutation
- compensation
- compilation
- complication
- computation
- concentration
- conciliation
- condemnation
- condensation
- confirmation
- confiscation
- conflagration
- confrontation
- confutation
- congregation
- conjugation
- connotation
- consecration
- conservation
- consolation
- constellation
- consternation
- constipation
- consultation
- consummation
- contemplation
- continuation
- conversation
- convocation
- cooperation
- coordination
- coronation
- corporation
- correlation
- culmination
- cultivation
- declaration
- decoration
- dedication
- defamation
- deformation
- degradation
- dehydration
- deification
- delectation
- delegation
- delineation
- demarcation
- demonstration
- denotation
- denunciation
- deportation
- depravation
- depreciation
- depredation
- deprivation
- deputation
- derivation
- desecration
- desiccation
- designation
- desolation
- desperation
- destination
- detonation
- devaluation
- devastation
- dilatation
- disinflation
- dislocation
- dispensation
- disputation
- dissertation
- dissipation
- dissociation
- distillation
- divination
- domination
- duplication
- education
- elevation
- elongation
- emanation
- embarkation
- emigration
- emulation
- equitation
- escalation
- estimation
- evacuation
- evaluation
- evocation
- exaltation
- excavation
- excitation
- exclamation
- exfoliation
- exhalation
- exhortation
- exhumation
- expatriation
- expiration
- explanation
- explication
- exploitation
- exploration
- exportation
- expropriation
- extrication
- exultation
- fabrication
- fascination
- federation
- fermentation
- fibrillation
- figuration
- fluoridation
- fomentation
- formulation
- fragmentation
- fumigation
- generation
- germination
- granulation
- gravitation
- habitation
- hesitation
- hibernation
- humiliation
- hyphenation
- illustration
- imitation
- immigration
- impartation
- implantation
- implication
- importation
- impregnation
- imputation
- incantation
- incarnation
- incitation
- inclination
- incrustation
- incubation
- indentation
- indexation
- indication
- indignation
- infatuation
- infestation
- infiltration
- inflammation
- information
- inhalation
- initiation
- innovation
- insinuation
- inspiration
- installation
- instantiation
- instigation
- insulation
- integration
- intimation
- intonation
- inundation
- invitation
- invocation
- irradiation
- irrigation
- irritation
- isolation
- jubilation
- laceration
- lamentation
- legislation
- levitation
- liberation
- limitation
- liquidation
- litigation
- lubrication
- machination
- malformation
- masturbation
- maturation
- medication
- meditation
- ministration
- misquotation
- mitigation
- moderation
- modulation
- molestation
- motivation
- mutilation
- navigation
- negotiation
- nomination
- obfuscation
- obligation
- observation
- occultation
- occupation
- operation
- orchestration
- ordination
- orientation
- oscillation
- ostentation
- ovulation
- oxidation
- pagination
- penetration
- perforation
- permutation
- perpetuation
- perspiration
- perturbation
- pigmentation
- pollination
- population
- preoccupation
- preparation
- presentation
- preservation
- proclamation
- profanation
- pronunciation
- propagation
- protestation
5 syllables
- abomination
- acceleration
- accommodation
- accreditation
- accumulation
- adjudication
- administration
- adulteration
- agglomeration
- alimentation
- amalgamation
- amelioration
- amplification
- annihilation
- anticipation
- approximation
- argumentation
- articulation
- assassination
- assimilation
- authentication
- capitulation
- certification
- clarification
- classification
- codification
- cohabitation
- collaboration
- commemoration
- communication
- complementation
- concatenation
- confabulation
- confederation
- configuration
- conglomeration
- congratulation
- consideration
- consolidation
- contamination
- corroboration
- decapitation
- deceleration
- deforestation
- degeneration
- deliberation
- delimitation
- demodulation
- denomination
- desalination
- desegregation
- determination
- differentiation
- discontinuation
- discrimination
- disembarkation
- disinclination
- disintegration
- disorientation
- dissemination
- documentation
- domestication
- echolocation
- edification
- ejaculation
- elaboration
- elicitation
- elimination
- emancipation
- enumeration
- equivocation
- eradication
- evaporation
- exacerbation
- exaggeration
- examination
- exasperation
- excogitation
- exhilaration
- exoneration
- extermination
- extrapolation
- facilitation
- falsification
- felicitation
- fortification
- gasification
- gentrification
- glorification
- gratification
- hallucination
- hydrogenation
- illumination
- imagination
- impersonation
- implementation
- improvisation
- inactivation
- inauguration
- incarceration
- incorporation
- incrimination
- indoctrination
- inhabitation
- inoculation
- insemination
- instrumentation
- interpretation
- interrogation
- intimidation
- intoxication
- invalidation
- investigation
- justification
- magnification
- manifestation
- manipulation
- misapplication
- misappropriation
- miscalculation
- misinformation
- modification
- multiplication
- mummification
- notification
- nullification
- obliteration
- organization
- origination
- ornamentation
- ossification
- pacification
- participation
- precipitation
- predestination
- prefabrication
- premeditation
- prevarication
- privatisation
- procrastination
- prognostication
- proliferation
6 syllables
Examples of "expectation" in lyrics
See how expectation is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Now does that measure up to expectation?"
The Grouch — All Natural -
"Don't spend my days mourning expectation"
Pegz f/ Reagan — I Don't Need Your Judgments -
"living up to expectation"
Playa Fly — Horses
What do these rhymes mean?
- abbreviation
- a shortened form of a word or phrase shortening something by omitting parts of it
- abdication
- a formal resignation and renunciation of powers the act of abdicating
- aberration
- a state or condition markedly different from the norm a disorder in one's mental state an optical phenomenon resulting
- abomination
- a person who is loathsome or disgusting hate coupled with disgust an action that is vicious or vile
- recitation
- written matter that is recited from memory a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "expectation" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like recitation, abbreviation, abdication create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "expectation" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.