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wait
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of WAIT
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something <please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly>
Related Words hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry; stand by; anticipate, expect, watch (for)
Phrases bide one's time, cool one's heels, hold one's breath, sit tight
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