verbπShareTo relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego."If you waive the right to be silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law."rightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put aside, avoid."She waved aside his concerns about the cost, saying it was more important to get the best quality. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo outlaw (someone)."Because of his repeated offenses, the tribal council waved him from the community, effectively banishing him. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abandon, give up (someone or something)."After months of struggling, she finally waved her dream of becoming a professional dancer. "actionattitudesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move from side to side; to sway."The tall grass waved in the summer breeze. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stray, wander."The children waved through the park, forgetting the path and wandering off toward the woods. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely."The flag waved in the gentle breeze."actioncommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move oneβs hand back and forth (generally above the shoulders) in greeting or departure."The little girl waved goodbye to her mother as the school bus pulled away. "actioncommunicationsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate."I waved goodbye from across the room."actioncommunicationsignaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have an undulating or wavy form."The tall grass waved in the summer breeze. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise into inequalities of surface; to give an undulating form or surface to."The baker waved the warm dough before placing it in the oven, creating a slightly rippled surface. "appearancestylenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce waves to the hair."Before the school play, she waved her hair to get it out of her eyes. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing and miss at a pitch."Jones waves at strike one."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move back and forth repeatedly."The starter waved the flag to begin the race."communicationactionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(metonymic) To signal (someone or something) with a waving movement."The lifeguard waved the swimmer back to shore. "communicationsignalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluctuate; to waver; to be in an unsettled state."The student's confidence waved as she began the difficult exam, going from feeling prepared to feeling uncertain. "conditionactionphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move like a wave, or by floating; to waft."The scent of freshly baked bread waved through the air, making everyone hungry. "actionnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a wave-like form or outline; undulating."The artist created a mural with waved lines representing the ocean. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIndented."The waved edge of the decorative paper gave the scrapbook page a softer, more interesting look. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving on the margin a succession of curved segments or incisions."The child traced the waved edge of the paper doily with her finger. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
