haver

[ˈheɪvə(r)]

haver Definition

• 1. to talk or write a lot without saying anything important or useful
• 2. to be uncertain or indecisive

Using haver: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "haver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He havers on about his new car, but I'm not interested.

• Example

  Stop havering and make a decision!

• Example

  She havered for hours before finally choosing what to wear.

• Example

  The politician havered around the question, never giving a straight answer.

haver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for haver

• ramble
• babble
• prattle
• drone
• blather

Antonyms for haver

• articulate
• communicate

Phrases with haver

• haver and dither

  to be indecisive or uncertain about something

  Example

  I've been havering and dithering about whether to take the job offer.

• haver over

  to discuss or debate something at length without reaching a conclusion

  Example

  The committee havered over the issue for hours, but couldn't come to a decision.

• haver away

  to talk continuously and at length without saying anything of substance

  Example

  He just kept havering away, and I couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Origins of haver

from Middle English 'havren', meaning 'to talk foolishly'

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Summary: haver in Brief

The verb 'haver' [ˈheɪvə(r)] means to talk or write a lot without saying anything important or useful, or to be uncertain or indecisive. It is often used in phrases like 'haver and dither,' 'haver over,' and 'haver away.' Synonyms include 'ramble,' 'babble,' and 'prattle,' while antonyms are 'articulate' and 'communicate.'