waved
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈweɪvd// UK //wˈeɪvd// waved
v. to move your hand or arm back and forth to say hello or goodbye.
v. to move the hand or arm in a sweeping motion as a signal of greeting, farewell, or attention.
She waved to her friend across the street.
The teacher waved the students into the classroom before the bell rang.
He waved a dismissive hand, brushing aside the concerns with a gesture that suggested the matter was already settled.
Usage
The verb is intransitive when used for greeting; transitive when moving an object.