Await: meaning, definitions and examples
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await
[ əˈweɪt ]
with anticipation
to wait for (something) with expectation or hope; to look forward to
Synonyms
anticipate, expect, wait for
Examples of usage
- I am eagerly awaiting the results of the exam.
- She awaited his arrival at the airport.
formal
to be in store for; to be ready or in a position for something to happen
Synonyms
be in store for, be ready for, expect
Examples of usage
- The team awaits their opponents in the final match.
- Great opportunities await those who are prepared.
Translations
Translations of the word "await" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aguardar
🇮🇳 प्रतीक्षा करना
🇩🇪 warten
🇮🇩 menunggu
🇺🇦 чекати
🇵🇱 czekać
🇯🇵 待つ (まつ)
🇫🇷 attendre
🇪🇸 esperar
🇹🇷 beklemek
🇰🇷 기다리다
🇸🇦 انتظار
🇨🇿 čekat
🇸🇰 čakať
🇨🇳 等待 (děngdài)
🇸🇮 čakati
🇮🇸 bíða
🇰🇿 күту
🇬🇪 დალოდება
🇦🇿 gözləmək
🇲🇽 esperar
Word origin
The word 'await' originated from the Old English word 'āwæitan', which means 'to lie in wait for'. Over time, it evolved to its current use in modern English. The concept of waiting with anticipation has been a common human experience throughout history, leading to the development and popularity of the word 'await' in the English language.