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

Washington will remain in focus, as investors await how a divided government tackles spending on the Iran war, a battle that could result in a government shutdown before the year is out. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Mississippi voters nervously await the result of nail-biter Senate race. — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Its title refers to a deep-cover agent left behind after a spy ring is busted, to bide their time and await instructions. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

After the ruling, Brand was taken into police custody to await his sentencing on Monday. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026