Synonyms of await

await

verb

ə-ˈwāt 

1

as in to expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expect
• anticipate
• hope (for)
• watch (for)
• look forward to
• look for
• predict
• foresee
• depend (on or upon)
• wait (for)
• rely (on or upon)
• view
• envision
• count (on or upon)
• contemplate
• presume
• envisage
• assume
• foretell
• presuppose
• bank on
• eye
• prophesy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• doubt

2

as in to wait

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wait
• stay
• linger
• remain
• bide
• hold on
• sit tight
• expect
• bide one's time
• hold one's breath
• hang around
• cool one's heels
• stick around
• anticipate
• stand by
• tarry
• watch (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of await

The attorneys also challenged the suggestion that the family should await the ordinary appeals process. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Eugene Horsch is awaiting trial on federal firearms charges and other counts. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

He has been charged with murder and is in jail awaiting trial. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

CharlotteFive reached out to owner Joe Maus for more information and was awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026