Definition of wait

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Wait (v. t.) To cause to wait; to defer; to postpone; -- said of a meal; as, to wait dinner..

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Man :: Man (v. t.) To wait on as a manservant.
Wait :: Wait (v. i.) Musicians who sing or play at night or in the early morning, especially at Christmas time; serenaders; musical watchmen..
Gape :: Gape (v. i.) To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; -- with for, after, or at..
Await :: Await (v. i.) To wait (on or upon).
Defer :: Defer (v. i.) To put off; to delay to act; to wait.
Wait :: Wait (v. i.) One who watches; a watchman.
Wonder :: Wonder (v. i.) To feel doubt and curiosity; to wait with uncertain expectation; to query in the mind; as, he wondered why they came..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek opportunity.
Abode :: Abode (n.) Act of waiting; delay.
Pause :: Pause (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
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. i.) To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk..
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To wait; to attend; to forbear to act.
Law-abiding :: Law-abiding (a.) Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for the enforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to the law; as, law-abiding people..
Abigail :: Abigail (n.) A lady's waiting-maid.
Serve :: Serve (v. t.) To wait upon; to supply the wants of; to attend; specifically, to wait upon at table; to attend at meals; to supply with food; as, to serve customers in a shop..
Await :: Await (n.) A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
Bide :: Bide (v. t.) To wait for; as, I bide my time. See Abide..
Abide :: Abide (v. t.) To wait for; to be prepared for; to await; to watch for; as, I abide my time..
Await :: Await (v. i.) To watch.
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