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waives

The word “waives” has 1 syllable: waives.

It's pronounced as /weɪvz/.

What is synonym and antonym for waives?

In the thesaurus, “waives” has 19 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for waives along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for waives

  • abandon
  • allow
  • defer
  • denies
  • forgo
  • grant
  • hand over
  • postpone
  • put off
  • reject
  • relinquish
  • relinquishes
  • remove
  • renounce
  • set aside
  • shelve
  • surrender
  • suspend
  • turn over

Antonyms for waives

  • appropriates
  • approve
  • assumes
  • carry out
  • claims
  • continue
  • deny
  • do
  • expedite
  • forward
  • hold
  • keep
  • refuse
  • retain
  • take

Meanings of waives

  • verb
    1. To relinquish (a right etc.); to give up claim to; to forego.
    2. To put aside, avoid.
    3. To outlaw (someone).
    4. To abandon, give up (someone or something).
    5. To move from side to side; to sway.
    6. To stray, wander.
  • noun
    1. A woman put out of the protection of the law; an outlawed woman.
    2. A waif; a castaway.

Example Sentences

  • The landlord waives the late fee for tenants who pay rent before the due date.
  • The professor waives the prerequisite for students who demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject.
  • The company waives the cancellation fee for customers who provide sufficient notice.
  • The restaurant waives the corkage fee for patrons who bring their own wine.
  • The airline waives the change fee for passengers affected by flight cancellations.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waives, such as: abandon, allow, appropriates, approve, assumes, carry out, claims.

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