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

Fans arrived several hours early and passed the time in the Fan Zone, awaiting the opening of the gates. —Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026

Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week. —Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026

There’s plenty awaiting them outside. —Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026

The team was awaiting results on Reaves’ MRI – the second scan after a first MRI in Dallas was conducted on the wrong area of Reaves – earlier Saturday before practice at Southern Methodist University began. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026