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awaited

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a·wait  (-wt)
v. a·wait·ed, a·wait·ing, a·waits
v.tr.
1.
a. To wait for. See Synonyms at expect.
b. To be in a state of abeyance until: a contract awaiting signature.
2. To be in store for: Death awaits us all.
3. Obsolete To lie in ambush for.
v.intr.
1. To wait.
2. To be in store: A busy day awaits.

[Middle English awaiten, from Old North French awaitier : a-, on (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + waitier, to watch; see wait.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.awaited - expected hopefully
expected - considered likely or probable to happen or arrive; "prepared for the expected attack"


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THE Head Rifler of an insolvent bank, learning that it was about to be visited by the official Noser into Things, placed his own personal note for a large amount among its resources, and, gaily touching his guitar, awaited the inspection.
Like an ox with head bent, submissively he awaited the blow which he felt was lifted over him.
I fancy I tried to convey to him my (utterly unfounded) impression that the West Indies awaited my coming.
 
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