Synonyms of awaits

awaits

verb

present tense third-person singular of await

1

as in expects

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expects
• anticipates
• predicts
• hopes (for)
• watches (for)
• looks for
• foresees
• depends (on or upon)
• looks forward to
• envisions
• counts (on or upon)
• envisages
• relies (on or upon)
• waits (for)
• views
• contemplates
• presupposes
• presumes
• foretells
• assumes
• banks on
• eyes
• prophesies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• doubts

2

as in waits

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waits
• stays
• lingers
• remains
• bides
• sits tight
• holds on
• cools one's heels
• bides one's time
• holds one's breath
• expects
• hangs around
• sticks around
• tarries
• anticipates
• stands by
• watches (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaits

On a sweltering summer day in Miami Beach, relief awaits beyond the sidewalk on Collins near 17th. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Either way, a fresh seafood dinner awaits when the sun goes down. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

While Clancy awaits trial, she’s been at Tewksbury State Hospital and on suicide watch, according to her lawyer. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026

When Mary enters the haunting, surreal spaces looking for Clark, terror awaits her. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Thilly has been released from custody and awaits a court appearance. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026

As Harry awaits the arrival of his wife and children, his England trip is well underway. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 July 2026

After a two-year process, the Diocese of Duluth awaits word from the Vatican on whether Monsignor Joseph Buh — a Slovenian immigrant to the region — could be Minnesota’s first saint, and the nation’s 12th. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

But what is clear is that, whatever fate awaits Microsoft’s gaming division, the changes at Xbox are far from over. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 July 2026