Definition of wait

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Wait (v. i.) To stay or rest in expectation; to stop or remain stationary till the arrival of some person or event; to rest in patience; to stay; not to depart.

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Dumb-waiter :: Dumb-waiter (n.) A framework on which dishes, food, etc., are passed from one room or story of a house to another; a lift for dishes, etc.; also, a piece of furniture with movable or revolving shelves..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise..
Attend :: Attend (v. i.) To accompany or be present or near at hand, in pursuance of duty; to be ready for service; to wait or be in waiting; -- often followed by on or upon..
Await :: Await (v. i.) To wait (on or upon).
Esquire :: Esquire (v. t.) To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.
Patience :: Patience (n.) The act or power of calmly or contentedly waiting for something due or hoped for; forbearance.
Look :: Look (v. i.) To await the appearance of anything; to expect; to anticipate.
Galilee :: Galilee (n.) A porch or waiting room, usually at the west end of an abbey church, where the monks collected on returning from processions, where bodies were laid previous to interment, and where women were allowed to see the monks to whom they were related, or to hear divine service. Also, frequently applied to the porch of a church, as at Ely and Durham cathedrals..
Linger :: Linger (a.) To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.
Abigail :: Abigail (n.) A lady's waiting-maid.
Defer :: Defer (v. i.) To put off; to delay to act; to wait.
Await :: Await (n.) A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
Expectant :: Expectant (a.) waiting for the efforts of nature, with little active treatment..
Tarry :: Tarry (v. i.) To stay or remain behind; to wait.
Remain :: Remain (v. t.) To await; to be left to.
Pause :: Pause (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
Abide :: Abide (v. i.) To wait; to pause; to delay.
Servifor :: Servifor (n.) An undergraduate, partly supported by the college funds, whose duty it formerly was to wait at table. A servitor corresponded to a sizar in Cambridge and Dublin universities..
Wait :: Wait (v. i.) One who watches; a watchman.
Expectant :: Expectant (a.) Waiting in expectation; looking fo.
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