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

By then, players might be in spring training — or might still be sitting home, awaiting the end of a lockout and a subsequent free-agent signing frenzy. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

CharlotteFive reached out to Panzú Brewery for more information on Thursday and was awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Klima is most eagerly awaiting MPO's work to map elements and minerals in the planet's surface. — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Residents await results Venezuelan residents have responded to the deal with a mix of hope and concern. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026