waits, waited, waiting
to wait for
phrasal verb
To stay in a place until someone or something arrives
- 1She decided to wait for the bus at the corner.
- 2He will wait for his friend at the cafe.
To wait for means to stay where you are until someone or something comes. It's like when you sit at a bus stop until the bus arrives. You don't leave until the bus is there. Waiting for is just staying put until whatever you're waiting for shows up.
Remember, when you wait for someone, it's polite to be patient and not rush them. Waiting for shows respect and consideration for the other person's time and schedule.
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at a mailing center
Waiting for a Package
Jason
I think we need to wait for the delivery truck to arrive.
Amanda
Alright, I hope it doesn't take too long.
Jason
It usually comes around this time, so it shouldn't be much longer.
Amanda
Great, I'll keep an eye out for it.
in the hallway
Meeting Before Class
Thomas
Hey Nancy, are you ready to go to the library?
Nancy
Not yet, I need to wait for Sarah to arrive first.
Thomas
Alright, I'll stay here with you until she comes.
Nancy
Thanks, she should be here any minute now.
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Similar to "to wait for":
- 1await
- 2anticipate