await

[ uh-weyt ]

/ əˈweɪt /

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verb (used with object)

to wait for; expect; look for: He is still awaiting an answer.

to be in store for; be imminent: A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail.

Obsolete. to lie in wait for.

verb (used without object)

to wait, as in expectation.

Origin of await

1200–50; Middle English awaiten < Old North French awaitier, equivalent to a- a-⁵ + waitier to wait

SYNONYMS FOR await

1 See expect.

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OTHER WORDS FROM await

a·wait·er, noun

Words nearby await

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Still other media sources are reporting that the DNA test is awaiting results.

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MacDonald attended the trial but escaped on bond when he was awaiting sentence.

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Each city turned its attention to strengthening its own walls, and awaiting the attack of the Persians.

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Rayel wished to go with me, and I gladly assented, for it seemed wise as an initiatory step in the new life that was awaiting him.

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While awaiting his return I took the Little Flower into my confidence, and found her delighted that she was to be "teached."

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All along the side of the road extended an array of huge new pipes, some three feet in diameter, awaiting their turn underground.

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On the other bank my servant is awaiting you with the swift horses; mention my name, and he will hand them over to you.

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British Dictionary definitions for awaiting

await

/ (əˈweɪt) /

verb

(tr) to wait for; expect

(tr) to be in store for

(intr) to wait, esp with expectation

(tr) obsolete to wait for in order to ambush

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await

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verb (used without object)

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