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| rave [ rayv ] |
verb (past and past participle raved, present participle rav·ing, 3rd person present singular raves) |
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1. intransitive verb give high praise: to give praise in a very enthusiastic way
  All the critics raved about her performance.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb speak wildly and incoherently: to speak or say something in a loud, irrational, or incoherent way
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3. intransitive verb storm: to storm and rage with intensity
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literary
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noun (plural raves) |
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1. large-scale party: a large party or club event at which pop music is played, lasting sometimes all night
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2. enthusiastic praise: an expression of very enthusiastic praise
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informal
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Her performance received raves from the audience.
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3. act of raving: an act or instance of raving
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4. U.K. craze: a craze or fad
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dated slang
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adjective |
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very enthusiastic: expressing very enthusiastic praise
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informal
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rave reviews
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| [14th century. < Old French raver] |
