await
Americanverb (used with object)
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to wait for; expect; look for.
He is still awaiting an answer.
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to be in store for; be imminent.
A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail.
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Obsolete. to lie in wait for.
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to wait for; expect
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(tr) to be in store for
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(intr) to wait, esp with expectation
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obsolete (tr) to wait for in order to ambush
Usage
What are other ways to say await?
To await something is to wait for it or look for it expectantly. How is await different from anticipate, hope, and expect? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- awaiter noun
Etymology
Origin of await
First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English awaiten, from Old North French awaitier (Old French aguaitier ), equivalent to a- a- 5 + waitier wait
Example Sentences
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My bed awaits, the nest that it always is, but instead of throwing myself onto it, I find myself examining it.
From Literature
And now, the U.S. awaits either Italy or Venezuela on Tuesday for a chance at its first WBC title since 2017.
Opportunity awaits for the No. 12 Akron Zips, who won 20 of their final 21 games and have four players averaging double-figures in scoring.
From Los Angeles Times
But they were unable to straight away, as he was awaiting an autopsy.
From BBC
On top of that, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, while his potential successor, Kevin Warsh, is still awaiting Senate confirmation.
From Barron's
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