Waive vs Wave

Waive vs Wave

Waive : choose not to insist on a claim or a right.

For e.g:

1. The Government decided to waive the farmers’ loans.

2. The young lady waived all her possessions before joining the Abbey.

Wave : move your hand to and fro as a greeting or signal/ a regular to and fro motion of particles of matter involved in transmitting sound, light, heat etc.

For e.g:

1. The thief waved a pistol and threatened the passengers.

2. The sound which we hear on radio is transmitted in the form of waves.

Read the following sentences and choose the right word to fill in the blank.

1. The Indian cricket team _______________their hands to the crowd present at the Airport. (waived/ waved )
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2. Gandhiji _____________all his wealth for the poor. (waived/ waved )
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3. Many resorts have created artificial ____________ pools to attract people. (waive / wave )
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4. The employees ______________their strike after the owner agreed for their demand. (waived/ waved )
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5. The _____________ were very strong , hence the sailors had a tough time. (waives / waves )
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