AWAIT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

await

verb

ə-ˈwāt

Definition of await

as in to expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

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as in to wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

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Recent Examples of await The cyclical reality awaiting ‘naive capital’ Allianz is far from the only insurer to have prospered through recent upheavals. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 After that, Switzerland, Algeria, Colombia or Ghana could await in the quarterfinals. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 The same trap awaits the doctor leaning on a model for a diagnosis, the engineer trusting it with a design, the judge consulting it on a decision, and the ordinary person asking it what to believe. — David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026 CharlotteFive reached out to Fell for more information on the bar’s rebrand Wednesday, July 1, and was awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for await

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The agreement also didn't lead to market opportunities for the United States in Canada and Mexico in dairy and other sectors as was expected, officials said.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The bail motion is expected to be filed by the end of the month.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of expect

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Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of wait

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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be more expensive, potentially by $200, driven by rising memory and storage costs.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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