await
Usage
What are other ways to say await?
The verb await (wait for) implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone. Hope implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. Expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble?
Example Sentences
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IPO fever has gripped Wall Street as investors await the stock-market debuts of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
A beaten semi-finalist in 2024, Andreeva was hugely impressive throughout her 6-1 6-3 victory and will await compatriot Diana Shnaider, the 25th seed, or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
While we await the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, take a spin through our ranking of the 101 best Los Angeles movies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Tesla stock fell 1.6% in premarket trading, potentially ending a five-day winning streak, as investors await AI news.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“If your name is called you will advance to the third stage of testing, so please remain seated and await further instructions. Those whose names are not called are free to go.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
Vocabulary lists containing await
Vocabulary from Readings 4, Unit 1
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