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wait

verb

/weɪt/

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

to stay in one place or remain inactive until something happens

Please wait here while I get the documents.

I will wait for you at the bus stop.

stay, remain, pause, hold, delay, linger, anticipate

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stay, remain, pause, hold, delay

Entry 2

remain, stay, linger, anticipate

leave, go, proceed, rush, hurry, depart

Entry 1

leave, go, proceed, rush, hurry

Entry 2

leave, go, depart

wait for, wait patiently, wait in line, wait up, long wait

Entry 1

wait for, wait patiently, wait in line, wait up, long wait

Entry 2

wait for, wait patiently, wait in line

to demand payment of a debt persistently

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

To free someone from a misconception or false belief.

to teach; to give directions

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate