1. (v. t.) To watch for; to look out for.

2. (v. t.) To wait on, serve, or attend.

3. (v. t.) To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.

4. (v. t.) To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious reward awaits the good.

5. (v. i.) To watch.

6. (v. i.) To wait (on or upon).

7. (v. i.) To wait; to stay in waiting.

8. (n.) A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.