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watch (for)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of watch (for)

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

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Synonyms of watch (for)

anticipate, await, expect, hope (for)

Words Related to watch (for)

bank on, count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon), wait (for)

envisage, envision, foresee

foretell, predict, prophesy

assume, presume, presuppose

contemplate, eye, view

Phrases Synonymous with watch (for)

look for, look forward to

Near Antonyms of watch (for)

doubt, question

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watch (for)

Synonyms and Antonyms of watch (for)