waived

[weyvd]

waived Definition

• 1. to refrain from insisting on or enforcing (a rule, penalty, or requirement)
• 2. to give up a claim or right voluntarily
• 3. to dismiss or decline something

Using waived: Examples

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

• Example

  The landlord waived the rent for the month of April.

• Example

  The athlete waived his right to compete in the Olympics.

• Example

  The company waived the application fee for the job opening.

• Example

  The judge waived the defendant's fine.

waived Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for waived

• forgo
• relinquish
• abandon
• surrender
• yield

Antonyms for waived

• enforce
• impose
• demand

Phrases with waived

• wave aside

  to dismiss or ignore something as unimportant or irrelevant

  Example

  She waved aside the criticism and continued with her plan.

• wave goodbye

  to make a gesture of farewell with the hand

  Example

  As the train pulled away from the station, he stood on the platform waving goodbye.

• wave the white flag

  to surrender or give up in defeat

  Example

  After hours of negotiations, they finally decided to wave the white flag and accept the terms.

Origins of waived

from Middle English 'weiven', meaning 'to abandon, renounce', from Old French 'weyver', meaning 'to abandon, waive'

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Summary: waived in Brief

The verb 'waived' [weyvd] means to refrain from enforcing a rule or requirement, give up a claim or right, or dismiss something. Examples include 'The landlord waived the rent for the month of April.' and 'The athlete waived his right to compete in the Olympics.' 'Waived' is often used in phrases like 'wave aside,' meaning to dismiss something as unimportant, and 'wave goodbye,' meaning to make a farewell gesture.