v.
Pronunciation: ' w ā -v ə r
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: wa · vered ; wa · ver · ing \ ' w ā v-ri ŋ , ' w ā -v ə -ri ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English w ǣ fre restless, wafian to wave with the hands ― more at WAVE
Date: 14th century
1 : to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
2 a : to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro : REEL , TOTTER b : QUIVER , FLICKER < waver ing flames> c : to hesitate as if about to give way : FALTER
3 : to give an unsteady sound : QUAVER
synonyms see SWING , HESITATE
– wa · ver · er \ ' w ā -v ə -r ə r \ noun
– wa · ver · ing · ly \ ' w ā v-ri ŋ -l ē , ' w ā -v ə - \ adverb