WAIT FOR Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wait (for)

verb

Definition of wait (for)

as in to hope (for)

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expect

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As travelers increasingly value experiences and expect greater personalization, hotels have an opportunity to manage the entire guest journey, not simply the room reservation.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Meta now expects full-year capital expenditures of $130 to $145 billion, having raised the floor.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

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waiters

wait (for)

waiting

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