await

Intermediate

/əˈweɪt/

verb
to wait for or be waiting for something

await in a sentence

  • “She stationed herself at the window to await his return.”
  • “He's anxiously awaiting his test results.”
  • “A marvelous reception awaited me on my first day at work.”
  • “The long / eagerly awaited sequel is now available online.”

What does “await” mean?

await (verb) means to wait for or be waiting for something. It is pronounced /əˈweɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "await" mean?
await (verb) means: to wait for or be waiting for something
How do you pronounce "await"?
"await" is pronounced /əˈweɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "await" in a sentence?
Here is "await" used in a sentence: She stationed herself at the window to await his return.

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