wait upon

The phrase “wait upon” has 3 syllables: wait up-on.

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪt əˈpɒn/.


What is synonym and antonym for wait upon?

In the thesaurus, “wait upon” has 11 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wait upon along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wait upon

  • do for
  • heal
  • look after
  • look out for
  • look to
  • mother
  • nurse
  • see to
  • serve
  • take care of
  • treat

Antonyms for wait upon

Example Sentences

  • In many cultures, it's customary for children to wait upon their elders at family gatherings.
  • As a diligent student, she understands the importance of being prepared to wait upon her professors during office hours.
  • The hotel staff is trained to wait upon guests with courtesy and efficiency.
  • The loyal assistant is always ready to wait upon his boss, anticipating her needs before she even asks.
  • In some religious ceremonies, devotees wait upon the divine with offerings and prayers.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wait upon, such as: do for, forget, heal, ignore, look after, look out for, look to.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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