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While await and wait are similar in terms of meaning, they differ in usage. Wait can be used without an object, like in the sentence I am waiting. Await, meanwhile, requires an object. The sentence I am awaiting is improperly constructed; you must be awaiting something.
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. : to stay or be in waiting : wait. The nation awaited as Congress debated the issue. 2.
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.
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.
1. a. To wait for. See Synonyms at expect. b. To be kept as ready for: a contract awaiting signature. 2. To be in store for: Death awaits us all. v.intr. To be in store: A busy day awaits. [Middle English awaiten, from Old North French awaitier : a-, on (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + waitier, to watch; see wait.]
verb [ T ] formal uk / əˈweɪt / us / əˈweɪt / 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.
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.
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.
Definition of await verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for AWAITING: anticipating, expecting, watching (for), hoping (for), looking for, looking forward to, predicting, waiting (for); Antonyms of AWAITING: questioning, doubting.
