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

As commuters eagerly await the end of the sub-grade infrastructure construction in downtown, ACHD reminds drivers to keep their cool. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

The groups still await a resolution in the separate, district court case, in which the casino also challenged an arbitrator’s decision in the dispute. — Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Damir Williams, a late transfer from Evans after awaiting clearance by the FHSAA, has taken over the running back spot. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

That hasn’t happened, and three former players have died while awaiting their day in court. — Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026