AWAIT

v. n.

8 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To watch for; to look out for. [Obs.]

2.
v.

To wait on, serve, or attend. [Obs.]

3.
v.

To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect. Betwixt these rocky pillars Gabriel sat, Chief of the angelic guards, awaiting night. Milton.

4.
v.

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. Milton.

5.
v.

To watch. [Obs.] Chaucer.

6.
v.

To wait (on or upon). [Obs.]

7.
v.

To wait; to stay in waiting. Darwin.

8.
n.

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

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