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Await

usgb/əˈweɪt/Volume
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Excited ExpectationPlay
Use 'await' when your waiting involves hope or excitement about what's coming. SlideThe fans awaited the band's new album with bated breath.
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Future EventsPlay
'Await' is often used when talking about events that are likely to happen soon. SlideWe await the judge's verdict.
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Formal ContextPlay
The verb 'await' is more formal than 'wait', choose it for business or official communication. SlideWe await your response to our proposal.