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await

[ uh-weyt ]

verb (used with object)

  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.


verb (used without object)

  1. to wait, as in expectation.

await

/ əˈweɪt /

verb

  1. tr to wait for; expect
  2. tr to be in store for
  3. intr to wait, esp with expectation
  4. obsolete.
    tr to wait for in order to ambush


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  • a·waiter noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of await1

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English awaiten, from Old North French awaitier (Old French aguaitier ), equivalent to a- a- 5 + waitier wait

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Example Sentences

The rally in global equities continues on Wednesday as investors await the Fed’s big policy briefing later today.

From Fortune

A similar state measure that would take effect at the start of the year is awaiting the governor’s signature.

While experts are awaiting more guidance on exactly who is on the hook for paying back the taxes, some experts suggest the big risk with participating in the payroll tax holiday is that the employer would get stuck with the bill come next year.

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There are currently 315,000 naturalization applicants awaiting their interviews, which on average occur two months before an oath ceremony, according to a Boundless analysis.

For now, it’s still the early innings for Neuralink—the company is awaiting approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

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For the past four years it is one of the books that I most eagerly await.

The pyramids of Meroe await a day when stability will allow outsiders to peek at a forgotten ancient kingdom.

While many await discovery in musty warehouses, there is at least one piece whose absence is more difficult to explain.

They are being held in a prison in Sicily and await judicial action.

They will be subjected to inquisition, and will await resurrection in the grave like any normal Muslim.

I am therefore quite sure I shall be content to await his father's consent, should it not come these many years.

The hour was beyond the time in which he ought to have been in the imperial boudoir, to await the hand of his intended bride.

I was obliged to remain behind, as I had promised my travelling companion to await his arrival.

For new taxes, however, it would doubtless be necessary to await the formation of a new ministry.

General Miller then relinquished the pursuit and returned to Yloilo to await reinforcements for a campaign through the Island.

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To await something is to wait for it or look for it expectantly. How is await different from anticipate, hope, and expect? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

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