1. past tense of wave; moved one’s hand back and forth as a greeting or signal
2. past tense of wave; moved back and forth in the air like a flag or banner
3. past tense of wave; dismissed or rejected something with a hand gesture

Examples

• She waved goodbye from the train window.
• The flag waved proudly in the breeze.
• He waved at his friend across the street.
• The teacher waved her hand to get the students’ attention.
• She waved away his concerns about the project.
• The wheat waved gently in the summer wind.
• They waved their tickets excitedly at the gate.