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verb
- 1. wait for (an event): "we await the proposals with impatience" Similar
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to wait for or be waiting for something: He's anxiously awaiting his test results. A marvellous reception awaited me on my first day at work. The long / eagerly awaited sequel is now available online. Synonyms. expect. wait. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to wait. wait We need to wait in line for the tickets.
await. verb. ə-ˈwāt. awaited; awaiting; awaits. Synonyms of await. transitive verb. 1. a. : to wait for. We are awaiting his arrival. await a decision. b. : to remain in abeyance until. a treaty awaiting ratification. 2. : to be in store for. He wonders what awaits him next. 3. obsolete : to lie in wait for. intransitive verb. 1.
Definition of await verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to wait for or be waiting for something: He's anxiously awaiting his test results. A marvelous reception awaited me on my first day at work. The long / eagerly awaited sequel is now available online. Synonyms. expect. wait. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to wait. wait We need to wait in line for the tickets.
1. to wait for; expect; look for. He is still awaiting an answer. 2. to be in store for; be imminent. A pleasant surprise awaits her in today's mail. 3. obsolete. to lie in wait for. intransitive verb.
1. to wait for; expect; look for: still awaiting an answer. 2. to be in store for: A pleasant surprise awaited her. 3. Obs. to lie in wait for. v.i. 4. to wait, as in expectation. [1200–50; Middle English < Old North French awaitier = a- a - 5 + waitier to wait]
To await is to anticipate or look forward to something. If you're hoping to get a letter from your pen pal, you'll eagerly await the mail carrier's arrival every afternoon. When you await a phone call, you might sit by the telephone at home or keep your cell phone in your hand.
AWAIT definition: 1. to wait for something: 2. If something awaits you, you will experience it in the future: . Learn more.
AWAIT meaning: 1 : to wait for (someone or something); 2 : to be ready or waiting for (someone or something)
Definitions of 'await' 1. If you await someone or something, you wait for them. [formal] [...] 2. Something that awaits you is going to happen or come to you in the future. [formal] [...] More. Grammar Question. Fill in the blank with the correct answer. Have you ______ eaten fish and chips? never. ever. Pronunciation of 'await'
