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

Since then, six of the suspects have been released from detention; the remaining four are awaiting trial, per ABC News. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Outside, more relaxation awaits in the sizeable outdoor pool and spacious bedrooms characterized by a quiet cottagecore ambiance. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

The Galaxy are awaiting the arrival of Kyōgo Furuhashi after acquiring the Japanese striker from Birmingham City on Tuesday. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

What's more, not only are more than 8,000 additional exoplanet candidates awaiting official confirmation, but billions are thought to exist, astronomers say. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2026