to look forward to; to await with anticipation

to wait; to wait for; to await someone or something expected

To treat, handle, or approach people or matters with a certain attitude or behavior

to receive, host, or entertain guests, visitors, or clients

The way in which someone is treated or received; the attitude and manner shown toward others.

to mistreat, maltreat, or tyrannize; to treat people or animals in a cruel or violent way

To regard, treat, or look upon someone or something in a certain way

to remain to be done; to await further action or development

later on; in a little while; shortly

to await orders from a superior; to be on call or on standby

(idiom) unable to wait any longer; too impatient to wait; in a great hurry to do something without delay

to receive and treat guests or customers with hospitality; to host or hold a reception

To hand over duties to a successor; to brief or give instructions to a subordinate; to explain a task.

to treat others kindly, warmly, or well

press conference; news conference

Waitress or hostess at a restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue; often used to refer to such a position in older contexts.

a social gathering or party held to celebrate an occasion or welcome guests

to entertain cordially; to treat a guest with hospitality, often involving a banquet or meal

to behave toward others or interact with people, often used to describe one's social manner or conduct; to treat others politely, warmly, or harshly

To wait for the right moment or opportunity to act; to bide one's time

(idiom) to wipe one's eyes and wait; to look forward to something with eager anticipation or to watch closely for how a situation develops

staff member responsible for receiving guests or handling visitors

to wait urgently for; to be in pressing need of something that must be done without delay

a guesthouse or hostel, typically run by a school, government agency, or other organization to provide food and lodging for guests

to provide special or favorable treatment to someone

by the time; when; to wait until

still needs to be; still awaiting

to sit and wait for death; resigned to one's fate without taking action to save oneself

to await a job assignment; to be unemployed and looking for work

Waiting to be continued; commonly used at the end of a serial or story that is not yet finished.

not need to; no need for; used to indicate that something is unnecessary or self-evident

(idiom) can be expected in the near future; just around the corner; imminent. Used to describe a goal or wish that will soon be realized.

To stand ready in battle formation; more generally, to be fully prepared to meet a major challenge or incoming attack.

to treat someone unfairly or unkindly; to be ungenerous toward someone

to finish packing and be fully prepared to start a journey or mission; ready and waiting

to await a decision; to be undecided or yet to be determined

to entertain guests; to receive or treat visitors

colloquial; to like or be fond of; often used in the negative to mean one is not liked or is unwelcome

to wait idly for luck or unexpected gains instead of taking initiative; to trust to chance

reception desk or reception area

to treat or deal with others

to keep something until a later time; to set aside or postpone for future handling, such as a decision or a task

A room used specifically for receiving and entertaining guests or visitors

of an expectant mother, to wait for the birth of a child; to be in the late stages of pregnancy awaiting labor

amount of time spent waiting for something; in computing, also refers to latency

to wait for a new job assignment after leaving a previous position; to be temporarily laid off while waiting for work

to treat people with complete sincerity and honesty

Special conditions or favored treatment granted by one country to another in international trade or business

(idiom) the way one treats people and handles interpersonal affairs; to interact or get along with others in social situations