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wait on

/weɪɾ ɑn/
/weɪt ɒn/
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Other forms: waited on; waiting on; waits on

Definitions of wait on
  1. verb
    work for or be a servant to
    “Can you wait on our table, please?”
    synonyms: assist, attend, attend to, serve
    serve
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
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    types:
    valet
    serve as a personal attendant to
    fag
    act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
    type of:
    aid, assist, help
    give help or assistance; be of service
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