wa
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Third Person
wavers
Present Participle
wavering
Past Tense
wavered
Past Participle
wavered
1
to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls
- In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.
- The tall grasses in the field would waver gracefully with every gust of wind.
- The flames of the campfire wavered, casting a warm glow on the surrounding trees.
- The colorful banners outside the shop wavered in the wind.
- The dancer's flowing skirt wavered gracefully as she moved to the music.
2
to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty
- Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew.
- Faced with the difficult decision, he began to waver on whether to accept the job offer.
- As the deadline approached, Jane began to waver on whether to submit her bold proposal or play it safe.
- In the face of criticism, the author didn't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel.
3
to gradually lose strength, stability, or vigor
- The athlete's stamina started to waver as he approached the final stretch of the marathon.
- Sarah's confidence began to waver when faced with the challenging task.
- The company's profits started to waver during the economic downturn.
- His commitment to the project began to waver as obstacles piled up.
- Team morale began to waver as they faced a series of defeats.
Synonyms:
4
to produce an unsteady sound
- The distant music wavered in and out as the wind carried the melody.
- The radio signal began to waver, causing static interference with the broadcast.
- The old record player made the music waver with its worn-out needle.
- The speaker's voice wavered through the microphone, creating an echo in the large auditorium.
- The eerie call of the nocturnal bird wavered through the silent night.
Synonyms:
5
to be unsteady or flickering
- The candlelight wavered in the drafty room, casting dancing shadows on the walls.
- The distant star wavered in the night sky, appearing as a faint and unsteady point of light.
- The lantern's flame wavered in the gentle breeze, creating a soft and atmospheric glow.
- As the campfire dwindled, the embers wavered, creating a mesmerizing play of light.
- The weak flame of the match wavered before finally catching and igniting the candle.