English dictionary



Info: This web site is based on WordNet 3.0 from Princeton University.

English verb: waive

1. waive (social) do without or cease to hold or adhere to


SamplesWe are dispensing with formalities.
Relinquish the old ideas.


Synonymsdispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Narrower (hyponym)give up, kick

2. waive (possession) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime


SamplesYou've forfeited your right to name your successor.
Forfeited property.


Synonymsforego, forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)abandon


Narrower (hyponym)lapse


Antonymsarrogate, lay claim, claim









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk