Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To stay in a place or situation in expectation of something.
Await
/əˈweɪt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
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).
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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