Await

A·wait

Await

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Awaited; p. pr. & vb. n. Awaiting

  1. To watch for; to look out for. [Obs.]
  2. To wait on, serve, or attend. [Obs.]
  3. To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.
    Betwixt these rocky pillars Gabriel sat, Chief of the angelic guards, awaiting night.
  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.

Await

v. i.
  1. To watch. [Obs.]
  2. To wait (on or upon). [Obs.]
  3. To wait; to stay in waiting.

Await

n.
  1. A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed. [Obs.]