LookItUp

waive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /weɪv/

Forms: waived

waive means: To decide that someone does not have to pay something or follow a usual rule or requirement.

verb

REMOVE A REQUIREMENTC1

To decide that someone does not have to pay something or follow a usual rule or requirement.

  • The bank waived the fee.
  • They waived the age requirement for this applicant.
  • Can you waive the delivery charge?

How to use it: waive something for someone (The college waived the application fee for her.)

Similar words: cancel, set aside

Opposites: impose, enforce

Common phrases: waive a fee, waive a requirement, waive the charge

GIVE UP RIGHTC1

To choose not to use a right or make a claim that you are allowed to make.

  • She refused to waive her rights.
  • He waived his claim to the property.
  • Did you waive your right to a hearing?

How to use it: waive the right to do something (He waived the right to appeal the decision.)

Similar words: give up, relinquish, forgo

Opposites: exercise

Common phrases: waive your rights, waive a claim, waive an appeal

Questions about waive

What does waive mean?

To decide that someone does not have to pay something or follow a usual rule or requirement.

What is waive in other languages?

Türkçe: muaf tutmak · Español: eximir · Français: dispenser · Deutsch: erlassen · Italiano: esentare · 日本語: 免除する

How do you pronounce waive?

It is pronounced /weɪv/.

How do you use waive in a sentence?

The bank waived the fee. They waived the age requirement for this applicant.

Learn waive while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

waive in other languages

More words