To wait for something eagerly; to look forward to or long for something with strong anticipation.
ファンは新作の発表を長年待ち望んでいた。
Fans had been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new work for years.
彼女は子どもの誕生を待ち望んでいる。
She is eagerly looking forward to the birth of her child.
長年待ち望んだ再会が、ついに実現した。
The long-awaited reunion finally took place.