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rave
1[ reyv ]
verb (used without object)
- to talk wildly, as in delirium.
Synonyms: rhapsodize, gush, enthuse, storm, rant, rage, jabber, babble
- to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm:
She raved about her trip to Europe.
- (of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.
verb (used with object)
- to utter as if in madness.
noun
- an act of raving.
- an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
- a dance party featuring electronic dance music arranged by a disc jockey and a light show or other visual effects, and typically characterized by amphetamine and psychedelic drug use:
They have these all-night raves in a field just outside the city limits.
- British Informal. a boisterous party, especially a dance:
We hung pretty party lights and invited everyone who lived in the building to our rooftop rave.
adjective
- extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic:
rave reviews of a new play.
rave
2[ reyv ]
noun
- a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.
rave
1/ reɪv /
verb
- to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious
- intr to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner
- intr (of the sea, wind, etc) to rage or roar
- informal.intr; foll by over or about to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm
- slang.intr to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly
noun
- informal.
- enthusiastic or extravagant praise
- ( as modifier )
a rave review
- slang.
- Also calledrave-up a party
- a professionally organized party for young people, with electronic dance music, sometimes held in a field or disused building
- slang.a fad or fashion
the latest rave
- a name given to various types of dance music, such as techno, that feature fast electronic rhythm
rave
2/ reɪv /
noun
- a vertical sidepiece on a wagon
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Word History and Origins
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Origin of rave1
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Idioms and Phrases
see rant and rave ; stark raving mad .Discover More
Example Sentences
But although the movie has gathered awards and some rave reviews I, for one, never felt I was close to seeing this happen.
Customers rave “Fun place to go, especially with the $5 lap dance lunch special.”
Their sixth movie, Fargo, had come out to rave reviews and good box office that March.
This isn't the typical high heels and hair gel style pool party rave Miami is famous for.
Since its premiere this March, Aladdin has received rave reviews.
He would toss about and rave and spout poetry in such a way as to make sleep impossible.
After that poor Nick began to rave again and had to be given some medicine to keep him quiet.
Strange, that a man like Ingres should rave so about new fashions and pretty toilettes!
They did not rave of patriotism, nor was there any cant of equality and fraternity.
Yes, it's all right; but you needn't rave about it like a bally poet.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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