warten

Definitions of warten
  1. verb
    stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
    synonyms: verharren
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    types:
    lauern
    wait in hiding to attack
    bereitstehen
    be available or ready for a certain function or service
  2. verb
    look forward to the probable occurrence of
    synonyms: abwarten, erwarten, harren
    erwarten, gewärtigen, vorwegnehmen
    regard something as probable or likely
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    types:
    entgegensehen
    turn one's interests or expectations towards
  3. verb
    keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
    synonyms: in Stand halten, instand halten, präservieren
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    type of:
    betreuen
    look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
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