rave
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verb \ˈrāv\ravedrav·ing
Definition of RAVE
intransitive verb
1
a : to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium b : to speak out wildly c : to talk with extreme enthusiasm <raved about its beauty>
2
: to move or advance violently : storm <the iced gusts still rave and beat — John Keats>
transitive verb
: to utter in madness or frenzy
See Examples of RAVE
- “It's his best performance yet,” raved one movie critic.
- The guy on the corner was raving like a madman.
- The coach ranted and raved at the referee.
Origin of RAVE
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
2rave
nounDefinition of RAVE
1
: an act or instance of raving
2
: an extravagantly favorable criticism <the play received the critics' raves>
3
: a large overnight dance party featuring techno music and usually involving the taking of mind-altering drugs
Examples of RAVE
- Her review of the movie was a rave.
- <the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for>
First Known Use of RAVE
1598
Related to RAVE
- Synonyms
- acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame
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