await
Translation
to await, to wait for
Examples
We await your instructions.
We await your instructions.
A surprise awaits you at home.
A surprise awaits you at home.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to await (sth.) We await your instructions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wait for, expect, anticipate
Etymology
From Old English 'awæcnan' (to wake up) and influenced by Old French 'awaitier' (to watch for). It combines the prefix 'a-' with 'wait'.
Memory Tips
'Await' is a more formal version of 'wait for'. Think of it as 'to be in a state of waiting'. It's often used in formal letters or when something important is expected.