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verb

ˈrāv How to pronounce rave (audio)
Definition of ravenext
1
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her

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2
as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly a man stood outside city hall raving about his tax bill

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rave

2 of 2

noun

as in applause
often raves plural enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for

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Recent Examples of rave
Verb
Reviewers are raving about these matching sets for their lightweight materials that let airflow in. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 Brian Cashman has said his defense is big league ready since the winter, and Boone raved about it on Friday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Noun
McFadden doesn’t mention if Robinson is the one who led him to the raves. — Harry Levin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 John Summit fans can pull from contemporary rave dressing, including micro shorts, platform boots, pashminas and shield sunglasses. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rave
  1. drool
  2. huff
  3. applause
  4. gush
  5. rant
  6. ovation
  7. fuss
  8. praise
Verb
  • Some of the signs of overheating include heavy panting or drooling, a rapid pulse, bright red gums or tongue, labored breathing, difficulty standing, vomiting or diarrhea and a fever.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Typically, the consequence of a sunny Open Championship is firm and fast playing conditions that make golf fans drool.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of drool
Verb
  • This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Meanwhile in Boston, England huffed and puffed but could not blow Ghana away.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • The family watched the video of Gad’s tribute and the raucous applause that followed.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The colossal balete next to the chapel and barangay hall appeared to lean closer to the site of the capture, the shivering of leaves and roots and branches registering in the air as vague applause.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of applause
Verb
  • Fans who gush over the next big thing too often forget that many young hotshots turn out to be something less.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While speaking with IMDb, Mackie couldn’t help but take a moment to gush over getting the chance to work with McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who stars as Charles Xavier/Professor X, in Doomsday.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • Membership was open to the lazy, the unemployed and anyone who mostly ranted.
    — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Trump, ranting for minutes on end about Balogun’s red card on the morning of the match, became the voice of it.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of rant
Noun
  • Upon her return to Chase Center, Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin receives a pregame tribute video and a standing ovation; Martin played one season for the Valkyries before being cut in training camp this year.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That production's final appearance in 1980 ignited a 45-minute ovation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Five-month-old Ladoo fusses in a hammock made from an old scarf.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Egypt after its collapse earlier in the week, Switzerland exited fussing about the officiating.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That praise for Legette isn’t based on his performance Friday, which admittedly wasn’t nearly as splashy as previous training camp practices have been from him.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
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