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

There is no signage indicating that chicken wings and burgers await customers inside at a counter next to the coffee machines and cigarette case. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

The Charlotte Observer is awaiting comment from the NC Department of Health and Human Services regarding the possible link. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

For the vast numbers of other satellites awaiting approval, Dalal says that the AAS and its members are urging the FCC not to exclude astronomers from the regulatory process. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Italian guard David Torresani was scheduled to arrive Wednesday night, while fellow Italian pro Luca Vincini is still awaiting a visa appointment and might not get here until early August. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026