wait for

Frequency: 9.5150.0 per million words

Indicates the person, thing, or event that is being waited for.

waitwait + PREPOSITION

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for

Examples (10)

  • I'm waiting for a bus.
  • She had to wait for her friend at the cafe.
  • They will wait for the election results.
  • Please wait for my call before you leave.
  • We've been waiting for this moment all our lives.
  • He decided to wait for the perfect opportunity.
  • Don't wait for permission; take the initiative.
  • The children are waiting for Santa Claus.
  • You should wait for your turn patiently.
  • We can't wait for spring to arrive.