wait
verb (used without object)
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, oruntil ).
has waited
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present perfectof wait (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Bitcoin has reached a technical milestone the market has waited roughly 10 months to see,” Liu said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
So far the BOJ has waited months between each rate increase since abandoning its negative policy rate in March 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Other PC and phone makers have already announced price increases to try to offset these rising costs, but Apple has waited on the sidelines.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
“The victim’s family has waited for an agonizing 30 years to get that call to let them know their loved one’s killer had been found and charged,” said Los Angeles County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
“I have got too excited. I have ruined her surprise. She has searched many month, then she has waited two month to surprise this girl.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
