Phrasal Verb: Wait upon

Phrasal Verb: Wait upon


Meaning: Provide someone with what they require

Example: They used to have servants WAITING UPON them.

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Phrasal Verb: Wait upon


Meaning: Wait for a result before being able to make a decision

Example: They must WAIT UPON the outcome of the match before they know who they'll be playing.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 9 phrasal verbs with 'WAIT'

- Wait about
- Wait around
- Wait behind
- Wait in
- Wait on
- Wait out
- Wait up
- Wait up!
- Wait upon

 

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