raved; raving
Definition of rave
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
: to utter in madness or frenzy
rave
nounDefinition of rave (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of rave was in the 14th century
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