Meaning of the word rave in English

What does rave mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rave

US /reɪv/

UK /reɪv/

talk or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Example:

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Critics raved about her performance in the play.

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She always raves about her new car.

Synonym:

praise extol eulogize gush enthuse

talk in a wild or delirious manner

Example:

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He was raving about seeing ghosts after his high fever.

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The old man began to rave, lost in his memories.

Synonym:

rant bluster fume rage declaim

an act of talking or writing about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration

Example:

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She gave a glowing rave about the new restaurant.

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His latest book received a rave from all the major critics.

Synonym:

acclaim eulogy panegyric tribute commendation

a large all-night party with dancing to electronic music and often illegal drugs

Example:

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They went to a huge rave in an abandoned warehouse.

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The police broke up the illegal rave.

Synonym:

dance party techno party club night