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WAITED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word waited. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word waited. (close relations)

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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

Best Hypernyms For WAITED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waited, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
act break inactivity intermission interruption move pause suspension work

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