Meaning & Definition of word "Await"
Await
/əˈweɪt/
verb:
- 1. to expect or look forward to something.
- Example: She awaits his response to the invitation.
- 2. to be in a state of expectation.
- Example: The audience awaits the start of the concert with excitement.
- 3. to wait for or anticipate the occurrence of something.
- Example: We await the results of the election with eager anticipation.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'awaiter', from 'a-' (from) + 'waiter' (to wait).
Common Phrases and Expressions
await your call:
to wait for your phone call.
await the outcome:
to wait for the result or consequence of something.
Related Words
wait:
To stay in a place until an expected event occurs.
expect:
To regard something as likely to happen.
Slang Meanings of await
Meaning: Hang tight
● Example Sentence: Just hang tight, the news will be here soon.
Meaning: Hold up
● Example Sentence: Hold up, we're waiting on Sarah to arrive.