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Why does he say "await" instead of "wait" here?

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Rebecca

"Await" is used here because the term "await" must have an object attached to it, while "wait" does not need an object attached to it. Here, the object for "await" is "you". "Await" is also more formal than "wait", and formal speech is being used here. However, "wait" is more common to use than "await". In modern English, this sentence would be, "Your husband is waiting for you in the bedroom." Here are some examples using "await" and "wait": Ex: I'll be awaiting your phone call. ("Awaiting" is used because the object "phone call" is attached to it) Ex: I have been waiting. ("Waiting" is used because it does not have an object attached to it)

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