raved; raving
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
John Keats
: to utter in madness or frenzy
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
Synonyms
Examples of rave in a Sentence
Verb
“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.
Noun
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
Recent Examples on the WebLeonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fry to try: Francophiles rave about the Left Bank’s thin, crispy, golden brown pommes frites.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Shoppers also raved about the roomy interior, with one calling it the perfect bag for travel.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
Shoppers raved that the $35 style hits all the marks for comfort, style, and fit.
Scoop Buckle Slide Sandals
These casual slide sandals feel so much more elevated than similar styles thanks to the oversized tortoiseshell buckle and .5-inch block heel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
More than 40,000 shoppers have left a review to go along with their perfect ratings, with many raving about the material.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Shoppers raved about how easy this bag is to wear and wash.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Many shooters rave about how crystal clear the resolution is, as well.
—Amanda Oliver, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
The judges raved about Michelle’s pasta, with Siegel pointing out its fantastic flavor profile with charred corn.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Many rave in their reviews about the containers’ usefulness for storing leftovers, prepping weekly meals, and taking snacks to-go.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
The movie earned raves and more than $75 million at the box office.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Uber-athletic filmmaker David Leitch’s redo of that kitschy ‘80s series starring Lee Majors as a stuntman/bounty hunter earned raves in its South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) premiere earlier this month.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
But there was a rival festival going on in Florida that might’ve dwindled the pool, plus the desert rave probably sucked some of the audience away.
—Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
Occasionally, someone will sit down and play an Israeli pop song at a piano donated by relatives of Alon Ohel, 22, a musician who was kidnapped from the rave, and the crowd sings along.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
The morning after responding to the attack on the rave, Otmazgin encountered a trio of bodies in an orchard along the highway, likely where the three had tried to escape the attack by foot.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Scott earned raves for his melancholy performance and his quicksilver ability to transform himself into a child of different ages purely through his acting choices.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
Verb
Reviewers rave about the thick stem and flawless design.
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fry to try: Francophiles rave about the Left Bank’s thin, crispy, golden brown pommes frites.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Shoppers also raved about the roomy interior, with one calling it the perfect bag for travel.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
Shoppers raved that the $35 style hits all the marks for comfort, style, and fit.
Scoop Buckle Slide Sandals
These casual slide sandals feel so much more elevated than similar styles thanks to the oversized tortoiseshell buckle and .5-inch block heel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
More than 40,000 shoppers have left a review to go along with their perfect ratings, with many raving about the material.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Shoppers raved about how easy this bag is to wear and wash.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Many shooters rave about how crystal clear the resolution is, as well.
—Amanda Oliver, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
The judges raved about Michelle’s pasta, with Siegel pointing out its fantastic flavor profile with charred corn.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
Noun
The neon products in the spring fling line may well appeal to spring break beach-goers, as the aesthetic definitely gives Barbie at a Miami rave vibes.
—USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Many rave in their reviews about the containers’ usefulness for storing leftovers, prepping weekly meals, and taking snacks to-go.
—Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
The movie earned raves and more than $75 million at the box office.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
Uber-athletic filmmaker David Leitch’s redo of that kitschy ‘80s series starring Lee Majors as a stuntman/bounty hunter earned raves in its South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) premiere earlier this month.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
But there was a rival festival going on in Florida that might’ve dwindled the pool, plus the desert rave probably sucked some of the audience away.
—Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
Occasionally, someone will sit down and play an Israeli pop song at a piano donated by relatives of Alon Ohel, 22, a musician who was kidnapped from the rave, and the crowd sings along.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
The morning after responding to the attack on the rave, Otmazgin encountered a trio of bodies in an orchard along the highway, likely where the three had tried to escape the attack by foot.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Scott earned raves for his melancholy performance and his quicksilver ability to transform himself into a child of different ages purely through his acting choices.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rave. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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rave
1 of 2 verb
raved; raving
1
: to talk wildly as if crazy
2
: to talk with great enthusiasm
raved about the new play
raver
noun
rave
2 of 2 noun
: a statement of enthusiastic praise
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