await

transitive-verb
UK: /əˈweɪt/
US: /əˈweɪt/

  1. To wait for something to happen.

    1. I await your reply with great interest. [ ] [ ]
    2. We await further instructions before proceeding with the project implementation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in store for someone; be going to happen to.

    1. A surprise awaits you at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. A challenging but rewarding experience awaits those who volunteer abroad next year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anticipate expect wait
await intransitive-verb

  1. To remain in place while waiting.

    1. Please await in the lobby. [ ] [ ]
    2. The package will await collection at the post office for two weeks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "await" in English means: To wait for something to happen., To be in store for someone; be going to happen to..

The phonetic transcription of "await" is /əˈweɪt/ in British English and /əˈweɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "await": anticipate, expect, wait.

Example usage of "await": "I await your reply with great interest.". More examples on the page.