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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