Thesaurus
await
await
verb
Definition of AWAIT
1
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) <members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world>
2
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something <crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours>
Related Words hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry; stand by; anticipate, expect, watch (for)
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