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Await

/əˈweɪt/

To stay in a place or situation in expectation of something.

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A message from Gustav Stolper awaited Szilard at the King's Crown.The inhabitants stood around awaiting the solution.Have you forgotten what awaits you?

Etymology:

From Old French awaitier (to watch with purpose), derived from Latin ad- (toward) and watch (watch).

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