waited on

phrase

variants also waited upon
past tense of wait on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waited on
looked after
Phrase
  • His father was an executive at an agricultural machinery company, while his mother looked after their three sons at home.
    Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
  • Taylor was a generous colleague, always sent an encouraging message on match days, looked after the newbies and was hugely supportive when fourth official, which is not true of all referees, unfortunately.
    David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 July 2026
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“Waited on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waited%20on. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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