Awaiting for - incorrect

"Awaiting for" is redundant: "awaiting" already takes a direct object, so adding "for" is unnecessary and nonstandard in standard English.

Quick answer

"Awaiting for" is incorrect. Use either "awaiting + object" or "waiting for + object."

"Awaiting" is transitive: correct - "awaiting the report."
"Waiting" is often intransitive and uses a preposition: correct - "waiting for the report."
When you see "awaiting for," remove "for" or switch to "waiting for," depending on tone.

Core rule: why "awaiting for" is wrong

"Await" and "awaiting" require direct objects; they do not use a following preposition. Adding "for" duplicates the object marker and sounds incorrect.

"Wait" commonly pairs with "for" to mark what you are waiting for. That difference - transitive vs. intransitive - explains the error.

Correct: "Awaiting the committee's decision."
Correct: "Waiting for the committee's decision."
Incorrect: "Awaiting for the committee's decision."

Real usage: choose by tone and formality

"Awaiting" reads concise and formal; use it in announcements, reports, or formal emails. "Waiting for" sounds natural in conversation, chat, and informal email.

Formal: "Applications are awaiting review."
Neutral: "We're waiting for the shipment to arrive."
Casual: "I'm waiting for you at the café." (not "awaiting for")

Examples - wrong → right pairs

Delete "for" for a formal tone or switch to "waiting for" for casual language. Examples grouped by context.

Work

Wrong: "We're awaiting for approval from legal before publishing."
Right: "We're awaiting approval from legal before publishing."
Wrong: "The team is awaiting for the client's feedback on the proposal."
Right: "The team is awaiting the client's feedback on the proposal."
Wrong: "I'm awaiting for your sign-off so we can launch the campaign."
Right: "I'm awaiting your sign-off so we can launch the campaign."

School

Wrong: "Students are awaiting for their final grades to be posted online."
Right: "Students are awaiting their final grades to be posted online."
Wrong: "I'm awaiting for the professor's response about my thesis proposal."
Right: "I'm awaiting the professor's response about my thesis proposal."
Wrong: "We were awaiting for the lecture to begin when the fire alarm went off."
Right: "We were waiting for the lecture to begin when the fire alarm went off."

Casual

Wrong: "I'm awaiting for the pizza delivery-should I go down and check?"
Right: "I'm waiting for the pizza delivery-should I go down and check?"
Wrong: "She was awaiting for a call from her friend after the interview."
Right: "She was awaiting a call from her friend after the interview."
Wrong: "They're awaiting for the movie to start, but the previews are long."
Right: "They're waiting for the movie to start, but the previews are long."

Wrong: "The package is awaiting for customs clearance."
Right: "The package is awaiting customs clearance."

Quick rewrites you can paste

Choose the version that fits your tone; each preserves meaning while fixing the grammar.

We are awaiting your approval. (fixes "We're awaiting for your approval.")
I'm waiting for the professor's email. (fixes "I'm awaiting for the professor's email.")
Packages are awaiting customs clearance. (fixes "Packages are awaiting for customs clearance.")

Try your sentence

Test the whole sentence - context often makes the right choice clear.

Grammar: a 3-step checklist to fix the sentence

When you spot "awaiting for," follow these steps to avoid changing the meaning.

1) Choose tone: formal? Delete "for" → use "awaiting + object."
2) Casual? Use "waiting for + object."
3) Read aloud. If it still sounds odd, rephrase (e.g., "The results are expected" or "We're awaiting news").

Edit example: "They're awaiting for the audit." → "They're awaiting the audit." or "They're waiting for the audit."

Memory trick and editing habit

Mnemonic: "Awaiting eats the preposition." Picture "awaiting" swallowing the "for."

Visual: imagine "awaiting" absorbing "for" so the sentence reads correctly.
Routine: add a saved search for "awaiting for" in your editor and run the 3-step checklist on each hit.
Practice: convert sample sentences (results, email, reply) until the correct pattern becomes automatic.

Hyphenation, spacing, and punctuation notes

Removing "for" can affect spacing and nearby punctuation. Check the surrounding text after edits.

Remove any extra spaces left behind when you delete "for" (no double spaces before periods or commas).
Hyphenation: "sign-off" (noun) vs. "sign off" (verb). Correct: "I'm awaiting your sign-off."
If the phrase follows a comma or dash, re-read for rhythm: "Awaiting your reply, I..." vs. "I'm awaiting your reply."

Spacing example: Wrong edit: "I'm awaiting for your sign-off ." → Right: "I'm awaiting your sign-off."

Similar mistakes to watch for

Other verbs sometimes get an unnecessary preposition. Fix them the same way: drop the extra preposition or use the correct verb-preposition pair.

"Look forward for" is wrong - correct: "look forward to."
"Expecting for" is wrong - correct: "expecting" (expecting your reply) or "waiting for" if preferred.
"Return back" is redundant - correct: "return."
"Awaiting on" appears in some dialects; avoid it in formal writing - use "awaiting" or "waiting on/for" as appropriate.

Wrong: "I'm looking forward for the weekend." →
Right: "I'm looking forward to the weekend."
Wrong: "We're expecting for your reply." →
Right: "We're expecting your reply."

FAQ

Is "awaiting for" ever correct?

In standard English, no. Delete "for" or change to "waiting for," depending on whether you want a formal or casual tone.

Which is more formal, "awaiting" or "waiting for"?

"Awaiting" is generally more formal and concise; "waiting for" is neutral and conversational.

Can I use "awaiting on" or "waiting on"?

"Waiting on" is common in casual speech and can mean "serving" in some dialects. "Awaiting on" is nonstandard in formal writing and should be avoided.

What's the fastest way to fix this in a long document?

Search for the exact phrase "awaiting for". For each hit, delete "for" for a formal tone or change to "waiting for" for conversational tone. Use a grammar tool or saved search to speed the process.

Are there other verb + preposition pairs I should learn?

Yes. Common traps include "look forward for" (should be "to"), "expecting for" (drop "for"), and redundant phrases like "return back." Learn common pairings: expect + object; look forward to; wait for.

Quick check before you send

Run a search for "awaiting for" in your draft and apply the simple fixes above. A saved search or grammar rule will catch the pattern and keep your writing tidy.