General Opposites:
* Anticipation: A positive feeling of excitement or expectation.
* Enjoyment: Feeling pleasure and satisfaction.
* Look forward to: To eagerly await something.
* Welcome: To accept something with pleasure.
* Desire: To strongly want something.
Specific Opposites:
* Hope: If you dread something because you fear a negative outcome, hope is the opposite - the belief that something positive will happen.
* Confidence: If you dread something because you lack confidence, confidence is the opposite - a feeling of certainty in your abilities.
* Calm: If you dread something because it makes you anxious, calm is the opposite - a state of peace and tranquility.
Example:
* "I dread going to the dentist" could be opposed by "I look forward to my dental checkups".
The best opposite will depend on the specific situation and the reason for the dread.