WAITED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word waited. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WAITED
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await | verbv | |||||||
verb • look forward to the probable occurrence of | ||||||||
attend | verbv | |||||||
verb • be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. • take charge of or deal with • to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result • work for, or be a servant to • give heed (to) | ||||||||
defer | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • yield to another's wish or opinion | ||||||||
delay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
escort | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who escorts and protects a prominent person • the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them • an attendant who is employed to accompany someone • a participant in a date verb • accompany as an escort • conduct someone someplace | ||||||||
expect | verbv | |||||||
verb • regard something as probable or likely • consider obligatory; request and expect • look forward to the probable occurrence of • consider reasonable or due • look forward to the birth of a child • be pregnant with | ||||||||
hold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
look | verbv | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||||
postpone | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time | ||||||||
postponement | nounn | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||||
serve | nounn | |||||||
noun • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play verb • serve a purpose, role, or function • do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function • contribute or conduce to • be used by; as of a utility • help to some food; help with food or drink • provide (usually but not necessarily food) • devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas • promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to • spend time in prison or in a labor camp • work for, or be a servant to • deliver a warrant or summons to someone • be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity • do military service • mate with • put the ball into play | ||||||||
tend | verbv | |||||||
verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • have care of or look after • manage or run | ||||||||
waiting | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) adjective satellite • being and remaining ready and available for use | ||||||||
waitress | nounn | |||||||
noun • a woman waiter verb • serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | ||||||||
go with | verbv | |||||||
verb • be present or associated with an event or entity • go or occur together | ||||||||
hold back | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • refrain from doing • wait before acting • secure and keep for possible future use or application • hold back; keep from being perceived by others • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||||
hold off | verbv | |||||||
verb • resist and fight to a standoff • wait before acting | ||||||||
time lag | nounn | |||||||
noun • time during which some action is awaited | ||||||||
wait on | verbv | |||||||
verb • work for, or be a servant to |