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await

a·wait

await

 
 
pronunciation:
weIt
part of speech: verb
inflections: awaits, awaiting, awaited
definition 1: to wait for; look forward to.
We eagerly awaited our grandparents' visit.
synonyms:
wait for
similar words:
anticipate, expect
definition 2: to be ready for; be in store for.
Many adventures awaited them on their journey.
similar words:
lie in wait