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

North Miami Republican Wancito Francius awaits the Democratic nominee in the general election. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The Best Hotels in Saint Tropez Hedonism awaits in elegant hotels with glittering spas and beachfront locations. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Raver, poised to become the second woman to lead UM, awaits official confirmation on September 1 and will assume office December 1. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But what exactly awaits them in Nebraska that has made Earth’s cockiest hero suddenly give a damn? — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

After a day of hiking and watching waves crash along the shore, guests head to Bar Harbor where a waterfront suite awaits at a luxury hotel—and a blueberry cocktail is being shaken at the nearest bar. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

To hear the National Weather Service tell it, a postcard weather picture awaits the Bay Area this weekend — the kind that makes those who live outside the region a bit envious from afar. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

The bill currently awaits a vote by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The Hall of Fame Game was fun, but a full slate of preseason games awaits starting Thursday. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026