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

And more treasures await in nearby towns like New Preston and Falls Village that have shops filled with both antiques and local craft. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Those awaiting hearings huddled under the building’s entrance to shield themselves from the rain. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

The Australia festival circuit beckons, and the world awaits. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

Prior to his arrest Sept 17, Castro spent three months in a Texas jail awaiting extradition on the state-level assault charge from Hennepin County. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026