Expect (5)

'expect' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for await that I've seen before include "Look for (something to happen)" , "Hid a microphone in; bothered" , "Remain in expectation for (an occurrence)" , "Stay around for" , "Be in expectation of (an event)" .)
'expect' is the definition.
(I know that expect can be written as ask)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ask that I've seen before include "Enquire" , "Pose" , "Inquire" , "Invite (to a party)" , "Seek an answer" .)
'expect' is the definition.
(anticipating is a kind of expecting)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for anticipate that I've seen before include "Expect" , "Using head" , "Foresee" , "Figure on" , "Bargain for" .)