Await (Verb)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
- We await your response to the job offer by the end of the week.
- She awaits the results of her medical examination with great anxiety.
- The family awaits his safe return from the military tour overseas.
- They all await the announcement of the award winners tonight.