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Meaning of wait upon
wait upon
a hidden position, to remain stationary in readiness or expectation, an act or period of waiting, to pause to let someone catch up, a hidden or concealed position, pause, stop, to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something, to serve at meals, to supply the wants of, to serve food and drinks to the people sitting at, to attend as a servant, to look forward expectantly, a state of watchful expectation, one of a band of public musicians in England employed to play for processions or public entertainments, a state or attitude of watchfulness and expectancy, to wait for, to pause for another to catch up, postpone, delay, one of a group who serenade for gratuities especially at the Christmas season, to be ready and available, to delay going to bed, to remain temporarily neglected or unrealized, to stay in place in expectation of, a piece of music by such a group, to serve as a waiter or waitress, to make a formal call on, to delay serving (a meal), to hold back expectantly
wait upon Sentence Examples
- The attentive waiter waited upon the customers, ensuring their needs were promptly addressed.
- The staff patiently waited upon the distinguished guests, anticipating their every wish.
- We had to wait upon the doctor's arrival before we could begin the procedure.
- The children waited upon their parents, eager to assist them with their tasks.
- The servant waited upon the master, fulfilling his every demand.
- The patient waited upon the nurse, trusting her knowledge and care.
- The fortune teller waited upon her clients, predicting their future destinies.
- The receptionist waited upon the visitors, registering their arrival and providing them with directions.
- The waiters waited upon the diners with impeccable service, creating a memorable dining experience.
- The priest waited upon the congregation, offering guidance and spiritual support.
FAQs About the word wait upon
a hidden position, to remain stationary in readiness or expectation, an act or period of waiting, to pause to let someone catch up, a hidden or concealed positi
slave (for),work (for), serve, dance attendance (upon), minister (to),tend (to),attend
slight,forget, neglect, ignore,brush (aside or off),overlook
The attentive waiter waited upon the customers, ensuring their needs were promptly addressed.
The staff patiently waited upon the distinguished guests, anticipating their every wish.
We had to wait upon the doctor's arrival before we could begin the procedure.
The children waited upon their parents, eager to assist them with their tasks.
