
Waive
To refrain from enforcing a right or claim; to relinquish or forgo something such as a claim, fee, or privilege.
verbWaive
To refrain from enforcing a right or claim; to relinquish or forgo something such as a claim, fee, or privilege.
verb
Imagine This
Dave is giving up his claim to his car to a second-hand buyer for money he desperately needed. To show how much he would miss his car, he waved goodbye until his car was out of sight.
Sounds Like
wave
Looks Like
Looks like 'wave' (the word visually resembles 'wave').
Remember This
Waive is used to describe voluntarily relinquishing a right or claim; it is not about physically waving a hand. Its related noun is 'waiver'.
Other Forms
Note
Commonly used with rights, claims, fees, or penalties (e.g., 'waive a fee', 'waive a right'). Do not confuse with 'wave' (the motion of a hand) or 'waver' (someone who hesitates).
