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 messages showed that the network of people involved in the discussions about the removal of Moïse went beyond Sanon and the four South Florida men, currently awaiting sentencing. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Feldman claimed that Meir was responsible for HFZ’s collapse; Meir is still awaiting trial. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026

Harris awaits sentencing The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office said last year that if Harris were convicted on the capital murder charge, then prosecutors would seek the death penalty. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

But about 100,000 people are awaiting a transplant, the vast majority of whom need a kidney. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026