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Definitions

waive

[weyv] / weɪv /
VERB
give up; let go
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon allow defer forgo grant hand over postpone put off reject relinquish remove renounce set aside shelve surrender suspend turn over
STRONG
cede delay disclaim disown leave neglect prorogue remit renege reserve resign stay table yield
WEAK
dispense with hold off hold up refrain from
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve carry out continue deny do expedite forward hold keep refuse retain take
STRONG
accept acknowledge advance claim go guard

Example Sentences

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They agreed to waive the home inspection, a common tactic to help buyers sweeten their offers to sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He added: “We can serve it up to dealers that due to their good performance of the loans, we have decided to waive these certain stips to make it easier for you to close deals.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The airline did not specify which airports this applies to and if it would waive change fees and fare differences for all affected travelers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Southwest is offering to rebook travel External link, waive change fees or provide refunds for passengers whose flights were canceled.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“I therefore waive the right to call witnesses. As I stated before, at the proper time I shall present a plea in Bigger Thomas’ behalf.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright