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Synonyms for await

be in store for

Synonyms

  • be in store for
  • wait for
  • be ready for
  • lie in wait for
  • be in readiness for
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Synonyms for await

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Synonyms for await

look forward to the probable occurrence of

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Then making a gesture of authority, he awaited, until his order had been obeyed, and the youth was released from the post and his bonds, by the same blow of the knife.
The captive awaited a moment, for the commotion to subside, and then turning again to Le Balafre, he continued, in tones conciliating and kind, as if he felt the propriety of softening his refusal, in a manner not to wound the pride of one who would so gladly be his benefactor--
Mahtoree, who had awaited such a movement among his fellows, with the wary design of concealing his own jealous hatred, soon grew weary of delay, and, by a glance of his eye, encouraged the tormentors to proceed.
Life lessons await quietly all around us, and little Emily finds hers in her favorite restaurant.
However, there was nervousness as investors await new developments on US-China trade talks.
Louisville, KY, August 20, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Valerie Hockert is proud to announce the release of her novel, "As I Await the Hunt." "As I Await the Hunt" is a novel that explores the reflective thoughts a man has about his family and his life while hunting.
fast will sell will hand over weapon will await word will bow now will
Your Poem THEMAGICOF SPRING The winter nights are drawing out Reminding us spring is on the way Pastel blue patches grace the sky As misty nights await the new spring days.
AWAIT The Dawn is a worthy favourite for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.
McColgan was then held in a youth prison to await trial and carried out a sex attack on a male teenager he was in jail with.
The reason why so many patients are awaiting kidney transplants is that these patients can be kept alive on dialysis treatment while they await their transplant.
Commander Barton and Adjutant Wilson included visits to Mologne and Fisher Houses, domiciliaries adjacent to Walter Reed where wounded service members who no longer require hospitalization can stay while they await additional surgeries or rehabilitation.
The people must be patient as they await the day when this vision will be a reality.