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

Gibbs remained in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail on Thursday, awaiting transfer to state prison. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Six were awaiting permanent housing and moved temporarily across the street to Eugene Field Park. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Onshore, a Pinterest-worthy scene awaits with a calico tent fringed with palm leaves, colourful beanbags, a stack of novels, and a small campfire. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

After that, a very tough challenge awaits against Trophy Club Byron Nelson. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026