await | Definition of await

Synonyms and Antonyms of await

1 to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms of await

anticipate, expect, hope (for), watch (for)

Words Related to await

bank on, count (on or upon), depend (on or upon), rely (on or upon), wait (for)

envisage, envision, foresee

foretell, predict, prophesy

assume, presume, presuppose

contemplate, eye, view

Phrases Synonymous with await

look for, look forward to

Near Antonyms of await

doubt, question

2 to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms of await

bide, hold on, stay, wait

Words Related to await

hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry

anticipate, expect, watch (for)

Phrases Synonymous with await

bide one's time, cool one's heels, hold one's breath, sit tight