awaited
əˈweɪ.tɪd
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Definition of awaited - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
anticipatedexpected with hope or excitement
  • The awaited concert was finally announced.
anticipated expected foreseen
2.
expected arrivalexpected or due to arrive
  • The awaited package finally arrived this morning..
anticipated expected
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eagerly expected for a long time
The long-awaited sequel to the popular game was finally released..
eagerly expected or looked forward to by many people
The much-awaited concert finally happened last night.

Origin of awaited

Old English, āwæcnan (to wake)

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awaited event
anticipated arrival of something important
excited waiting
eagerly awaited by many people
emotion
eagerly awaited due to excitement or interest
anticipation
eagerly awaited for a long time
religion
the awaited savior in Christianity
event
long-awaited event happens
technology
capable of being awaited in programming
bidedadj.
waiting
awaited or expected after a period of waiting

Examples of awaited in a sentence

  • Her awaited promotion was announced at the meeting.
  • The awaited guest finally showed up at the party.
  • The awaited letter arrived with good news.

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  1. French:attendu, prévu, ...
  2. German:erwartet, ersehnt, ...
  3. Italian:atteso, previsto, ...
  4. Spanish:esperado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aguardado, ...
  6. Chinese:期待已久的, 期待的, ...
  7. Japanese:待ちに待った, 待ち望まれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْتَظَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצֻפֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:долгожданный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікуваний, жданий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीक्षित, ...
await
əˈweɪt

Definition of await - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
expectationwait for something you expect to happen
  • We await the results of the test.
anticipate expect wait for
2.
futurebe in store for someone or something
  • A surprise awaits you at home.
anticipate expect foresee
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stay in line until it's your time
Please await your turn in the queue.
wait until someone decides or is ready
We must await the king's pleasure before proceeding.
wait for someone's decision or command
We await the chairman's pleasure to proceed with the meeting.

Origin of await

Old English, āwæcnan (to watch)

Examples of await in a sentence

  • They await the coach's decision after practice.
  • A difficult week awaits the new manager.
  • What awaits us beyond the gate?

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  1. French:attendre, être réservé à, ...
  2. German:erwarten, auf jemanden warten, ...
  3. Italian:attendere, ...
  4. Spanish:esperar, ...
  5. Portuguese:aguardar, ...
  6. Chinese:等待, ...
  7. Japanese:待ち望む, 待ち受ける, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتَظَرَ, يَنْتَظِرُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַכּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:ожидать, предстоять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीक्षा करना, भविष्य में किसी के साथ होने वाला होना, ...
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