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rave

rave [ rayv ]


verb  (past and past participle raved, present participle rav·ing, 3rd person present singular raves)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb give high praise: to give praise in a very enthusiastic way
All the critics raved about her performance.

2. transitive and intransitive verb speak wildly and incoherently: to speak or say something in a loud, irrational, or incoherent way

3. intransitive verb storm: to storm and rage with intensity ( literary )



noun  (plural raves)
Definition:
 
1. large-scale party: a large party or club event at which pop music is played, lasting sometimes all night

2. enthusiastic praise: an expression of very enthusiastic praise ( informal )
Her performance received raves from the audience.

3. act of raving: an act or instance of raving

4. U.K. craze: a craze or fad ( dated slang )



adjective 
Definition:
 
very enthusiastic: expressing very enthusiastic praise ( informal )
rave reviews

[14th century. < Old French raver]
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