WAIT ME vs WAIT FOR ME

The correct phrase is "wait for me". The preposition "for" is necessary in this context to indicate who or what is being waited for. "Wait me" is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 4509 views

This is not a correct construction in English.

"WAIT ME"

The correct phrase is "wait for me". The preposition "for" is necessary to indicate who or what is being waited for.

Show examples from the web [+]

Just lie there and wait me out.
Wait me in front of the office.
You honestly think you can wait me out?
If you wait me a minute I'll be back with an application
Now wait me what can give up you
- But you can wait with me.
So Dad, please trust me and wait for me.
He accompanied me, wait for me in that door.
Satan himself waits to torture me for eternity.
Which reminds me - wait here.
Now, wait for me where we said.
Rock Hudson never waits for me.
But I told Vicky, I said, just wait for me in the hotel lobby.
He always waits with me until Brenda comes and picks me up.
Just go wait for me on this field.
Just wait for me at Joe's.
Please wait for me in the lobby.
Wait for me at Aunt Angeline's house.
He'd wait for me after dark, Brother Norman.
Go shopping while you wait for me.

Alternatives:

wait for me
please wait for me
can you wait for me?
I'll wait for you
wait a moment for me

This is the correct phrase to use in English.

"WAIT FOR ME"

Use "wait for me" when you want someone to hold back or delay their departure until you can join them.

Examples:

Please wait for me, I'll be right there.
Can you wait for me after class?
I asked my friend to wait for me at the bus stop.
Wait for me, I need to grab my jacket.
Wait for me, I want to come with you.

Show examples from the web [+]

"WAIT FOR ME, I'll GET SOMEONE TO MIND UNCLE"
Now, wait for me where we said.
AND TELL VICTORIA TO WAIT FOR ME IN THE LIMO.
I TOLD HER TO WAIT FOR ME, BUT SHE SLEEPS WITH THAT PUPPY, KEEPS TAKING HIM OUT ON HER OWN.
I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG I'll BE, BUT I WANT YOU TO WAIT FOR ME.
AND I'll NEED YOU TO WAIT FOR ME, OK?
Just wait for me at Joe's.
Please wait for me in the lobby.
Lucky you never wait for me then.
You can wait for me there while I'm in London.
Wait for me until I finish my training.
Go there and wait for me.
I gave you explicit instructions to wait for me.
After the health check, wait for me here.
Go inside the restaurant and wait for me right there.
Get your hands - Wait for me, Nicola.
And please don't wait for me at the University anymore.
I'll get help Wait for me.
Please just wait for me outside.
Pack your bags, then wait for me here.

Alternatives:

please wait for me
can you wait for me?
I'll wait for you
wait a moment for me
hold on for me

Our Customers Love Us!

We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283125 votes, and

4.9 Excellent - Reviews 2.137

"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"

Zubair
from Bangladesh

"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"

Arturo
from Mexico

"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."

Selena
from USA

"Wow, it's just so excellent. I never would have believed I could have a sure and excellent English companion. Thanks, TextRanch."

Ifiok
from Nigeria

"This is my first time using TextRanch, and I like how the editors take time to correct my text. To everyone who has never used TextRanch before, I highly recommend trying it."

Wilson
from France

"It is an amazing source of feedback because, as a non-native speaker, I really need to have a reliable helper correct my text."

Susan
from Germany

WAIT ME vs WAIT FOR ME

"WAIT ME"

"WAIT FOR ME"

Related Comparisons