Await

Definition of Await

A`wait´
v. t.1.To watch for; to look out for.
[imp. & p. p. Awaited; p. pr. & vb. n. Awaiting.]
2.To wait on, serve, or attend.
3.To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.
Betwixt these rocky pillars Gabriel sat,
Chief of the angelic guards, awaiting night.
- Milton.
4.To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious reward awaits the good.
O Eve, some farther change awaits us night.
- Milton.
v. i.1.To watch.
2.To wait (on or upon).
3.To wait; to stay in waiting.
n.1.A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.

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