Definition of rave
raved
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intransitive verb
1a : to talk irrationally in or as if in deliriumb : to speak out wildlyc : 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
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Examples of rave in a Sentence
“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 and Etymology of rave
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
rave
Definition 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 in a Sentence
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
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First Known Use of rave
1765
RAVE Defined for English Language Learners
rave
playDefinition of rave for English Language Learners
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: to talk or write about someone or something in an excited or enthusiastic way
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: to talk loudly in an angry or wild way
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Definition of rave for English Language Learners
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: a statement of enthusiastic praise or approval
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: a large party that lasts all night in which people dance to electronic dance music
RAVE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of rave for Students
raved
;raving
1 : to talk wildly or as if crazy They … raved and ranted until they were on the verge of blows … — Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth
2 : to talk with great enthusiasm He raved about the new play.
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