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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Records show that in May 2025, Dana Katz, the foundation’s executive director, reached out to the mayor’s office with a request to waive permit and rental fees associated with installing the new readers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

County Judge Ron Massingill asked the commissioners to take a nonbinding vote signaling the officials wanted the business and would be willing to waive its property taxes.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Iran has so far agreed to waive fees on ships passing through the strategic waterway for the duration of the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Sir Grant also declined to answer a series of detailed questions from Sir Laurie, citing "legal obligations of confidentiality which I cannot unilaterally waive".

From BBC • May 19, 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

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