Dictionary / Vocabulary / 待ち望む
まちのぞむ
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
JLPT N1 common word Also written 待ちのぞむ、待望む
彼らはその日暮らしをしなくてもすむようになる時を待ち望んでいた。
They looked forward to a time when they would no longer have to live from hand to mouth.
彼は彼女のたよりを待ち望んでいる。
He is anxious for her news.
生徒だけでなく先生も休暇を待ち望んでいる。
Not only the student but their teacher is looking forward to holiday.