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

CharlotteFive reached out to 2XSalt, LLC and Kofoed for more information on Friday, July 31, and was awaiting a response. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

On Thursday, Chaney remained in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting transfer to a prison. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Latin Festival 2026 Live music and dancing, great food, cultural exhibits and kids’ activities with inflatables await at the Latin Festival at the Cumming Fairgrounds. — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Backgammon boards await players on coffee tables, and houseplants are left to sun near floor-to-ceiling windows lined with gauzy drapes. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026