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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She recalls the moment she decided to waive her legal right to anonymity, and how she has never regretted that decision.

From BBC

The 12-time All Star who played a key role in the Clippers‘ “Lob City” era made the announcement Friday soon after being waived by the Toronto Raptors.

From Los Angeles Times

Downes, from Worcestershire, who also waived her right to anonymity, said such crimes needed to be taken more seriously.

From BBC

Downes, who waived her right to anonymity, said cyberflashing needed to be taken more seriously and she had felt forced to investigate the crime herself.

From BBC

That means the FCC will have to waive its rules or relax its cap to greenlight the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

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