Meaning of the word raves in English
What does raves mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
raves
US /reɪvz/
UK /reɪvz/
Noun
1.
an act of praising someone or something enthusiastically
Example:
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The play received excellent raves from the critics.
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Her new album is getting raves.
2.
a large dance party or gathering with electronic dance music, laser light shows, 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.
Verb
1.
to speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example:
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Critics raved about her performance.
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She always raves about her new car.
2.
to talk in a wild or incoherent way, as if delirious or mad
Example:
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He was raving about conspiracy theories all night.
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The fever made him rave.
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