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AWAIT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word await. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word await. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AWAIT

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anticipate
verbv
verb

• regard something as probable or likely

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

• realize beforehand

• make a prediction about; tell in advance

• be excited or anxious about

• be a forerunner of or occur earlier than

expect
verbv
verb

• regard something as probable or likely

• consider obligatory; request and expect

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• consider reasonable or due

• look forward to the birth of a child

• be pregnant with

listen
verbv
verb

• hear with intention

• listen and pay attention

• pay close attention to; give heed to

look
verbv
noun

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• physical appearance

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

verb

• perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look

• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

• to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group

• search or seek

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• take charge of or deal with

• convey by one's expression

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• accord in appearance with

• have faith or confidence in

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

wait
verb, nounv, n
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

verb

• stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

• wait before acting

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant

attend to
verbv
verb

• get down to; pay attention to; take seriously

• work for, or be a servant to

Best Hypernyms For AWAIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for await, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
anticipate expect forecast foresee predict

Alternatives for ANTICIPATE

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