Await/əˈweɪt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Excited Expectation Use 'await' when your waiting involves hope or excitement about what's coming. The fans awaited the band's new album with bated breath. Pro Tip 2/3Future Events 'Await' is often used when talking about events that are likely to happen soon. We await the judge's verdict. Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context The verb 'await' is more formal than 'wait', choose it for business or official communication. We await your response to our proposal.