await

/əˈweɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to be waiting for or expect something or someone; to be in a state of waiting or expectation

“We await your response to the invitation.”

2. verb (transitive)

to wait for or expect someone or something to do something

“The fans await the announcement of the concert dates.”

3. noun

a state of waiting or expectation

“The patient is in an await for the test results.”

Synonyms

  • awaited
  • expect
  • wait for

Antonyms

  • hurry
  • rush