Await

usgb/əˈweɪt/
verb

To wait with expectation for something or someone.

She is eagerly awaiting your return.
Visual representation of "await" - to wait with expectation for something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • await results
  • await decision
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Visual representation of "await"
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Excited Expectation

Use 'await' when your waiting involves hope or excitement about what's coming.

Illustration for Excited Expectation
The fans awaited the band's new album with bated breath.
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Future Events

'Await' is often used when talking about events that are likely to happen soon.

Illustration for Future Events
We await the judge's verdict.
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Formal Context

The verb 'await' is more formal than 'wait', choose it for business or official communication.

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We await your response to our proposal.
Visual representation of the word "Await"

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