await

/ə'weit/
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await

She awaits the arrival of the morning train.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To wait for or expect something to happen: "await" means to remain in a state of expectation for an event, person, or outcome. It implies a sense of anticipation.
    • To be in store for, to be destined or reserved for: "await" can also describe something that is going to happen to someone or something in the future, often as a consequence or a prepared event.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • We await your response. (We are waiting for your response.)
    • The team eagerly awaits the final results. (The team is eagerly waiting for the final results.)
    • A warm welcome awaits all new students. (A warm welcome is in store for all new students.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to await trial": to be waiting for a legal trial to begin.
    • The accused is in custody, awaiting trial.
  • "to anxiously await": to wait for something with a feeling of nervousness or eagerness.
    • Fans are anxiously awaiting the release of the new album.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wait (verb): to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens. ("Wait" is more general and common in everyday speech, while "await" is more formal and is always followed directly by an object.)
  • Expect (verb): to regard something as likely to happen. ("Expect" focuses more on the mental state of anticipation, while "await" often implies the action of waiting.)
Synonyms
  • Anticipate: to expect or look ahead to something with pleasure or confidence.
  • Look forward to: to await something, especially with pleasure.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Await" itself is not typically used in phrasal verb constructions. The concept is more commonly expressed with "wait for.")

Related Idioms
  • Await one's fate: to wait to see what will happen to one, often in a serious or final context.
    • The soldiers awaited their fate as the enemy approached.
  • The future awaits: used to suggest that exciting or unknown things are going to happen.
    • Graduates, go forth—the future awaits!
await

She awaits the arrival of the morning train.

Verb
  1. look forward to the probable occurrence of
    • We were expecting a visit from our relatives
    • She is looking to a promotion
    • he is waiting to be drafted

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