Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Await (awaited, awaiting)
await (awaited, awaiting), v. [ONFr 'lie in wait for, watch, observe'; see wait, v.] (webplay: night).
- Anticipate; expect; look forward to.
- Be available to; be ready for; be in store for.
- Abide; continue; linger; remain; stay; tarry; keep vigil.
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